An Ancient Steatite Bird Figurine from the 2nd Millennium BCE

Feast your eyes on this steatite lion figurine, standing at 4.8 by 3 cm, an emblematic piece from the 2nd millennium BCE. Its raw and primitive aesthetic captures the essence of early artisanship, whe

Ancient Near East, The Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved effigy of a stylized bird modeled with impressed eyes, and incised lines across the back and wings to indicat

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 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

Discover this charming stone figurine from the 2nd Millennium BCE, representing an animal in an alert posture, possibly a domestic creature from the Mesopotamian region. It measures 4 x 2 cm and captu

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A fabulous necklace strung with dozens of petite ancient steatite and faience beads in black, white, and gray - arranged on a mode

This striking ancient idol sculpture, originating from the Bactria-Margiana complex, measures 6x5x3 cm, or about 2.36x1.97x1.18 inches. The figure's body is carved from limestone, while the hair detai

This stylized animal figurine, carved from alabaster, is indicative of Bactrian artistic traditions from the 3rd to the 2nd millennium BCE. Its simplified form, with minimal detailing, suggests it was

**Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A fantastic necklace strung with over 100 ancient beads made from faience, steatite, and carnelian.

A purple hued steatite bird-formed stamp seal, Southern Anatolia, 2nd Millennium BC, with large central suspension hole; on base a standing ithyphallic figure. 21.5 x 20 mm. Light deposits. Ex Califor

Ancient Near East, Syria, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. An intriguing idol of abstract form, hand-built from pottery, with a columnar body and a slightly flared base. The slender figure ho

**Originally Listed At $1200** Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Ardabil region, ca. mid-3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A sizable, wheel-thrown pottery vessel with a planar base

Ancient Near East, The Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-built pottery idol of characteristically abstract form depicting a female goddess standing atop fused columnar legs

Ancient Near East, Anatolia, ca. late 2nd millennium BCE. An attractive cast-copper bull, a symbol of both fertility and virility in the ancient world. The slender, elongated body of the figurine stan

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Anatolia, ca. late 2nd millennium BCE. A fabulous, cast-leaded bronze bull, a symbol of both fertility and virility in the ancient world. The broad body of

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A fabulous necklace strung with dozens of black, white, and gray beads that create an attractive pattern

**Originally Listed At $1200** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. An adorable pottery figure of a bird exhibiting a rotund body adorned with ample remains

**Originally Listed At $100** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A striking assemblage of dozens of petite cylindrical steatite beads in hues of light and dark grey

This ancient Bactrian idol figure, originating from the Bactria-Margiana region during the era of late 3rd–early 2nd millennium BCE, is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its time. Mea

This ancient Bactrian idol figure, originating from the Bactria-Margiana region during the era of late 3rd–early 2nd millennium BCE, is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its time. Mea

Ancient Near East, The Levant, Hittite culture, ca. first half of the 2nd millennium BCE; northwestern Iran and northeastern Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE; Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4

Ancient Egyptian Steatite Button Seal Scarab c.2nd Millennium BC. Size 12 mm. Buff Steatite Button Scarab with six-armed spiral domed back and bezel engraved with bird and leaf. Provenance: Ex Eldert

Ancient Near East, central Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A cast-copper figurine of a bull standing atop a quartet of delineated legs and gently flared hooves.

Ancient Near East, central Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A cast-copper figurine of a bull standing atop a quartet of delineated legs and gently flared hooves.