An Ancient Mesopotamian Stone Bead, Circa 2nd Millennium BCE

This stone amulet, intricately carved in the form of a lion, symbolizes the power and majesty that the animal represented in ancient Mesopotamia. The lion was often associated with royalty and divine

**Originally Listed At $300** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A grey-green stone stamp bead with its flat face incised with the form of a standing ibex. The upper part of the s

ANCIENT CENTRAL ASIA, BACTRIA, CIRCA . 3RD TO 2ND MILLENNIUM BCE. A FINELY-CARVED GLASS STAMP SEAL BEAD WITH A PIERCED SUSPENSION HOLE, AND A FLAT STAMP FACE. THE STAMP IS INCISED WITH AN IMAGE OF A B

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

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 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

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

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

This elongated stone bead with a series of faded parallel stripes suggests an origin in the Neolithic period, around the 4th millennium BCE. Such beads are among the earliest examples of human adornme

Ancient 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 stee

**Originally Listed At $100** Ancient Near East, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A fine necklace formed from dozens of small faience and stone beads. The beads are shaped in spherical, cylindric

This steatite figurine, standing at 7 cm tall and 3.5 cm wide, is a remarkable representation of anthropomorphic art from the 2nd millennium BCE. The figure, carved from the soft stone known as soapst

Ancient Near East, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A fine necklace formed from dozens of faience and stone beads that graduate toward the center strung onto a modern strand with a modern lobster

**Originally Listed At $300** Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A gorgeous necklace composed of stone and faience beads in a well-balanced design that alternates between the l

**Originally Listed At $200** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A beautiful dark green hard stone seal with motifs on both sides - on one, a sunburst, a symbol of a deity, and on

**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 Near

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A hand-carved stone fish amulet exhibiting a scaly body as well as textures fins created with doze

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, 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 styliz

Ancient Near East, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A fabulous necklace composed of 6 blue and yellow glass beads, 4 carnelian beads, 14 jasper beads, and dozens of small faience beads in hues of

The presented item is a lapis lazuli cylinder seal, an object of significant historical importance, measuring 2.5x1 cm. Originating from the 2nd millennium BC, this seal symbolizes the zenith of Mesop

The presented item is a lapis lazuli cylinder seal, an object of significant historical importance, measuring 3x1 cm (1.18x0.39 inches). Originating from the 2nd millennium BC, this seal symbolizes th

Category: Stamp Seals This bifacial stamp seal from ancient Mesopotamia is a testament to the intricate artistry and symbolism of the 2nd millennium BCE. It features carved motifs on both sides, used

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This ancient jade bead exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship of early East Asian cultures, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. Its rich, green hue and s