An Ancient Persian Steatite Seal, Curved Motif, 1st Millennium BCE

This steatite seal from ancient Persia is etched with a detailed curved motif, a characteristic style for the region. Seals like this were used to secure and identify goods and correspondence, and oft

An intricately carved bicone cylinder seal from ancient Persia, this artifact bears witness to the complex administrative systems of the time. Cylinder seals were used as a form of signature and were

This cylinder seal, carved from chalcedony, is a testament to the intricate art of ancient Persia. The engraved figures and symbols served not only as a signature but also conveyed the owner’s statu

Meticulously carved from steatite, this bifacial stamp seal encapsulates the dexterity of Mesopotamian artisans. With imagery pressed on both sides, it served as a tool for sealing and identifying goo

An ancient bronze ring from Persia, featuring an engraved stamp seal, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. This ring, size 8.25 US, is crafted with a bronze band and a distinctive rectangular stamp

An ancient bronze ring from Persia, featuring an engraved stamp seal, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. This ring, size 8.25 US, is crafted with a bronze band and a distinctive rectangular stamp

Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A pretty disc shaped lapis seal bead with a motif etched into the flat face. The disc is pierced for suspension through the center. The incised pa

A striking red steatite stamp seal, this piece from the 2nd millennium BCE carries intricate engravings that were significant in trade and personal identification. The imagery, potent with symbolism,

This steatite sculpture of a panther, hailing from ancient Mesopotamia, exemplifies the region's sculptural artistry. Revered for its power and ferocity, the panther was a potent symbol in Mesopotamia

This Mesopotamian cylinder seal, carved from steatite, displays the sophistication of ancient seal-making. It was a critical tool for securing documents and goods, and its intricate iconography exempl

This steatite figure, with an eagle's head atop a human form, is a testament to the Near Eastern melding of the natural world with the divine. Such figures often represented powerful deities and were

This early Mesopotamian steatite stamp seal bears the hallmarks of early civilization's complexity and refinement. Such seals are the predecessors to personal signatures and were used to authenticate

An ancient Persian silver bead, dating to the 1st millennium BCE, showcasing intricate floral and circular patterns. This bead, measuring 2 x 1.5 cm, was likely used in ancient jewelry or decorative a

An ancient silver ring from Persia, featuring a ram head design, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. This unique artifact, size 5.25 US, showcases intricate craftsmanship with detailed carving of a

Explore the enduring symbolism with this 3.1 x 1.5 cm bronze amulet from the Near East, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. The shape and prominent cross motif suggest it may have been used as a sy

Ancient Near East, Western Asiatic, Persian Empire, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A delicate bowl, crafted from hammered bronze, with a slightly-ovoid body, tapered rim, and flared lip. Most likely u

**Originally Listed At $200** Western Asia, Persia, ca. first half of 1st millennium BCE. A delightful cast bronze bottle with a spherical body adorned by a raised band around its center, a trio of an

**Originally Listed At $200** Western Asia, Persia, ca. first half of 1st millennium BCE. A delightful cast bronze bottle with a spherical body adorned by a raised band around its center, a trio of an

This exquisite carnelian stamp seal, measuring a compact 2.8x1.9 cm, is a testament to the artistry of ancient Near Eastern seal carvers. The detailed relief depicts a robed figure in a posture of aut

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Syrian Provincial, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. A bifacial steatite stamp seal of a rectangular form with rounded corners. The front face of the seal features a

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Syrian Provincial, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A finely preserved stamp seal of a rectangular form carved from gray-green steatite with a

**Originally Listed At $300** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Neo-Babylonian period, ca. mid-1st millennium BCE. A stamp seal of a tapered columnar form that is carved from tan and brown ston

This small but captivating carnelian agate amulet, 1.5 x 1.4 cm, is carved in the likeness of a fly, a motif rich with symbolism in ancient cultures. The fly was often associated with persistence and

This small but captivating carnelian agate amulet, 1.6 x 1.5 cm, is carved in the likeness of a fly, a motif rich with symbolism in ancient cultures. The fly was often associated with persistence and