A Primitive Ancient Mesopotamian Bead, Circa 3000 BCE - 2000 BCE

This steatite dice bead from ancient Mesopotamia, intricately carved with circular motifs, speaks of the region's advanced culture where such items likely held significance in trade, gaming, or as per

Central Asian Ancient Calcite Bead Necklace. A long necklace of ancient calcite beads and pendants from circa 3000 BCE. The beads are mainly spheroidal and barrel shaped with a few larger beads and pe

Ancient Middle East Agate Eye Bead, 22k Yellow Gold Ring. The agate bead circa 3000 BCE set in a contemporary 22k yellow gold mounting. {Size 8, Gross Weight: 8.2 dwts}

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3000 to 1000 BCE. A lovely pair of necklaces strung with dozens of petite faience beads, in hues of white, beige, and turquoise

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Near East, Persian Empire / Egypt, Islamic culture, ca. 7th to 11th century CE. A collec

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumerian, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A lovely necklace comprised of eight disc-shaped carved rock crystal beads and 224 smaller stone and terracott

This is an early Mesopotamian shell token, an intriguing artifact that represents one of the earliest forms of symbolic representation, dating back to approximately 8000-3000 BCE. With dimensions of 1

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

smaller example Possibly Qijia culture, circa 3000-2000 BCE, yellow-green to russet jade with dark brown inclusions throughout, 10 in. diameter and 10-1/4 in. diameter; with metal stands, dimensions o

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC) / Bactrian, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE; Ancient Near East, ca. 4th millennium to 6th century BCE; Western Asia, probably made in Khorasan

Ancient Terracotta Roman Oil Lamp w/ Mythological Horse Head circa 2000 BCE. This is an Outstanding oil lamp. It has 3 flumes and adorned with surface etchings in the bowl and a very nicely constructe

Ancient Terracotta Roman Oil Lamp w/ Emperor Symbol in the Bowl. Excellent condition with excellent artistry. Patination is very good on this piece. Guaranteed to TL test back to the Roman Era. It mea

Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC) (Oxus Civilization), Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A idol figure hand-carved from dark gray stone with an angular body and a recessed cavity atop the neck mea

Ancient Hittite Bead. Mesopotamia circa 1200 B.C.E.

East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A lovely ceramic jar with a flat base, bulbous body with a widened midsection, a rounded shoulder which leads to an inward-curving neck, a fla

Ancient East Asia, China, Yangshao culture, Neolithic Period, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A hand-built pottery urn of a hefty form with a planar base, an inverted piriform body with a rounded shoulder, a pa

This charming ancient carnelian bead from the Indus Valley civilization showcases a deep red hue with striking white calcified inclusions, characteristic of carnelian beads of this era. Measuring 1 cm

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

Comprises a terracotta juglet, circa 2000-1500 B.C.E of ovoid base and handle affixed from shoulder to top spout, [5" H x 3 1/2" Dia], the other, an ancient Iron Age terracotta pottery mug with two ha

A finely carved limestone cylinder seal from ancient Mesopotamia, this piece served as a personal signature, imbued with the owner's identity and status. Cylinder seals are one of the earliest forms o

This limestone stamp seal is a testament to the intricate artistry of ancient Mesopotamian culture. The carved motifs, likely symbolic in function, were used to authenticate documents and secure posse

A VERY RARE ANCIENT INDUS VALLEY MOHENJO DARO POTTERY VESSEL, CIRCA 3000 BCE. With An Artistic Image ofForeparts of Bulls, Probably one of the Finest Works of this Civilization. Size: 13.5 cm High, 41

This exquisite stratified eye glass bead is a captivating specimen of Roman glasswork, hailing from a period straddling the 1st century BCE and 1st century CE. With a diameter of 1.5 cm, the bead disp

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