An Ancient Near Eastern Early Bronze Age Steatite Idol, ca. 3000-2500 BCE

This steatite idol, originating from the Near Eastern region during the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, represents religious or ceremonial significance. The figure, characterized by its sty

This steatite idol, originating from the Near Eastern region during the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, represents religious or ceremonial significance. The figure, characterized by its sty

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, Anatolia, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. An intriguing stone figure of anthropomorphic form presenting the char

This steatite idol from the Early Bronze Age of the Near East demonstrates the era's distinctive artistic style and religious iconography. Idols like this were likely used in domestic shrines or carri

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Holyland, Canaanite, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A delightful pottery alabastron featuring an ovoid shaped body that narrows to a petite flared

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran and Southeastern Turkey, Luristan culture, Early Bronze Age, ca. 2500 to 2000 BCE. Perhaps one of the earliest dagger variants from the L

This steatite plaque, carved with the relief of a cockerel, dates back to the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, in Mesopotamia. The cockerel, often a symbol of watchfulness and the heralding

This steatite plaque, carved with the relief of a cockerel, dates back to the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, in Mesopotamia. The cockerel, often a symbol of watchfulness and the heralding

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This steatite cylinder bead features a simplistic dot motif typical of the Early Bronze Age in the Near East. Steatite, a soft stone, was commonly used for small

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components Identical to the previous item, this steatite cylinder bead also showcases the Early Bronze Age's affinity for minimalist designs which carried significant meani

Category: Cylinder Seals and Impressions This exquisite artifact represents the sophisticated craftsmanship of the Early Bronze Age civilizations of the Near East. The cylinder seal, made from translu

Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, Anatolia, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. A fascinating, anthropomorphic stone idol carved from a single piece of mottled greenstone, depicting a figure seated u

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Anatolia, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2300 BCE. A Kusura-type - also known as violin type - marble idol of an extremely simplified anthropomorphic for

This exquisite steatite carving of an animal's head, likely representing a guardian or symbolic creature, hails from the early Bronze Age civilizations of the Near East. The intricate detailing and st

Ancient Near East, Early Bronze Age II to III, ca. 2900 to 2650 BCE. A wheel thrown pottery baby feeder with a stable flat base, a spherical body with a slightly carinated lower section, and a broad,

**Originally Listed At $750** Ancient Near East, modern day Turkey, Anatolia, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2300 BCE. A fine example of a Kusura-Beycesultan type idol of an extremely simplified ant

**Originally Listed At $250** Ancient Near East/Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, Anatolia, Early Bronze Age II-III, ca. 2700 to 2000 BCE. A hand-carved marble idol of the Kusura-Beycesultan variety with

Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, Anatolia, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. An enticing, anthropomorphic stone figure sitting on an integral plinth in a traditional pose of supplication with arms

**First Time At Auction**Asia Minor, Yortan culture or related in Western Anatolia, modern-day Turkey, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. A black slip-ware terracotta vessel with three thin protr

This steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was wo

This steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was wo

Category: Ornaments and Dress Accessories This jade amulet from the Early Bronze Age reflects the Near Eastern traditions of using gemstones not only for their beauty but also for their supposed magic

Ancient Near East, Hebron, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2500 to 1500 BCE. A hand-built pottery toy set including a quadruped beast-of-burden wearing a bridle and a covered wagon with modern wheels and axles

Ancient Near East, Holyland, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2900 to 2650 BCE. A delightful pottery jug presenting a spherical form crowned by a petite spout and twin loop handles, all sitting upon a round y