Sold2024An Ancient Steatite Stamp Seal, Near Eastern, 2nd Millennium BCEPossessing intricate geometric patterns, this Near Eastern steatite stamp seal was a personal mark of ownership and authenticity. Such seals were pressed into wet clay to seal documents and goods, indSee Sold Price
Sold2018Pair of Near Eastern Stone Stamp SealsAncient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. late 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A pair of stone stamp seals, one black and one a pale reddish sandstone. The black one has a symbol of a lamassu, a bull-bodied, winSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Red Steatite Stamp Seal, 2nd Millennium BCEA 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,See Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Double-Headed Animal Steatite Amulet, Near Eastern, 2nd Millennium BCEThis intriguing double-headed animal amulet, carved from steatite, reflects the Near Eastern mastery of symbolic representation. Such amulets were often personal talismans, invoking the protective powSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Antique Carnelian Stamp Seal in Bronze Ring, Near Eastern, Circa 2nd Millennium BCEA fusion of utility and ornamentation, this carnelian stamp seal is cradled in a solid bronze ring, reminiscent of Near Eastern artistry from the 2nd millennium BCE. The detailed intaglio, a mark of pSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Figure, 2nd Millennium BCEThis steatite artifact embodies the skilled workmanship of the Near Eastern artisans during the 2nd millennium BCE. Its diminutive form likely served a practical or amuletic purpose, common in the daiSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, Circa 2nd Millennium B.C.This steatite stamp seal, with its square form and 4 cm dimension, is a quintessential artifact of Near Eastern antiquity. The intricately carved motif, a testament to the artistry of the period, maySee Sold Price
Sold2023Ancient Anatolian Stamp Seal Bead w/ AntelopeAncient Near East, Anatolia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved, beige-hued stone stamp seal with a conical handle, a perforated suspension hole, and a broad stamp face incised with a highly stylizSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCECategory: Sealings This steatite stamp seal from the Near East features a geometric pattern that is both aesthetic and functional. Such seals were used to secure and decorate containers or documents,See Sold Price
Sold2021Ancient Syrian Steatite Stamp Seal w/ Zoomorphs**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 aSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, Middle Assyrian Period, c. 1392-934 BCEThis stamp seal, dating to the Middle Assyrian period, showcases the evolution of seal design with its geometric and symbolic motifs. Used for marking goods and sealing documents, it reflects the admiSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal with Dual Faces, Akkadian Empire, c. 2334-2154 BCEThis unique two-faced stamp seal from the Akkadian Empire era is crafted from steatite, a material favored for its durability and ease of carving. The intricate designs on both sides of the seal wouldSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal with Dual Faces, Old Babylonian Period, c. 2000-1600 BCEThis two-faced stamp seal from the Old Babylonian Period is a fine example of the intricate craftsmanship of Mesopotamian artisans. The detailed engravings on each face likely depict mythological scenSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Two-Faced Stamp Seal, Akkadian Empire, c. 2334-2154 BCEThis dual-faced stamp seal from the Akkadian Empire showcases the high level of symbolic and functional artistry typical of the period. The intricate carvings on both sides were used to seal and securSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Near Eastern Carnelian Stamp Seal, Circa 1st Millennium BCEThis 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 autSee Sold Price
Sold2023Mesopotamian Stone Stamp Seal w/ CharioteerAncient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved black stone stamp seal of cylindrical form depicting a charioteer as he is being pulled by 3 rein-lead horses. Each galloping steeSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Near Eastern black steatite stamp sealA Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal, c. 3rd Millennium BC, roughly oval shaped with domed back and large suspension loop, on base a pair of antelope, one leaping and the other grazing. 2.5 x 2.5See Sold Price
Sold2017Near Eastern Fossilized Shell Cylinder Seal**Originally Listed At $450** Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A fossilized shell (aragonite) with a creamy color and hints of red and brown that has been carved into a cylinder seaSee Sold Price
Sold2018Pair of Near-Eastern Terracotta Scaraboid Seals**Originally Listed At $200** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. late 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A pair of black stone scaraboid seals, with the larger pierced for suspension. The larger has an incisSee Sold Price
Sold2020Near Eastern Halaf period green steatite stamp sealA nice Near Eastern Halaf period green steatite stamp seal, c. 5th Millennium BC, with square body and raised rectangular handle with perforation through sides. On base, an incised pattern consistingSee Sold Price
Sold2023Western Asiatic Steatite Cylinder Seal with Animals2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze depicting a bird with wings spread above an advancing canine, tree and leaping goat. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli CollectiSee Sold Price
Sold2023Lot of 4 Mesopotamian Stone Stamp Seals**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Jemdet Nasr, ca. 3100 to 2900 BCE; Central Asia, Iran / Afghanistan region, Bactrian culture, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE; Ancient NearSee Sold Price
Sold2023Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Trial Piece: -num, son of Ad-da-al(?)-a/za(?)2nd-1st millennium B.C. or later. Steatite or talc with two columns of cuneiform text, un-drilled: -num, son of Ad-da-al(?)-a/za(?); possibly unfinished. See Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern CylindeSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Mesopotamian Steatite Cylinder Seal, Circa 2nd Millennium BCEThis 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 exemplSee Sold Price
Jun 04TimeLine Auctions Ltd.Western Asiatic Neo-Assyrian Stone Cylinder Seal with Scorpions and FishÂŁ440