Auction An Ancient Early Bronze Age Chlorite Schist Stone Axe Head, c. 3300-2000 BCE Auction

This ancient stone axe head, made from weathered shingle and cobalt chlorite schist. Dating back to the Early Bronze Age (c. 3300-2000 BCE), it exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and utilitarian

This exquisitely carved linear Bactrian idol base, made from main chlorite schist. Dating back to the Bronze Age (c. 2300-1700 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significanc

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

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

**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 intricately carved stamp seal, made from fine chlorite schist, dates back to the Early Dynastic period of Mesopotamia (c. 2900-2350 BCE). It exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and cultural s

Category: Ancient Tools and Decorative Items This Celtic bronze ceremonial axe head features characteristic engravings that denote its use in religious or cultural ceremonies. The weathered surface an

An Early Bronze Age copper alloy axe, c. 2700 - 2200 BC, quite substantial with rounded cutting edge and top with triangle-shaped raised element extending from blade and narrowing to a midrib, the bac

A choice European Bronze Age Palstave axe head, ca. 2000-1200 BC. This fine cast bronze axe head has a flared blade, two lateral flanges and small loop above. It is adorned with raised arrowhead desig

A pair of nice Bronze Age axes. The first is an Early - Middle Bronze Age flat axe, c. 2500 - 1700 BC, fashioned of copper alloy, with flat profile the length slightly widening with a rounded cutting

This exquisite cylinder seal, made from warming peach and verde marron chlorite schist, dates back to the Early Dynastic period of Mesopotamia (c. 2500-2200 BCE). It exemplifies the meticulous craftsm

This ancient recumbent sphinx amulet, made from weathered shingle and taupe chlorite schist. Dating back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2500-2000 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and d

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

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

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

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

This captivating idol's head bust with a hat, made from warming peach limestone and taupe chlorite schist, dates back to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC) period, c. 2200-1700 BCE. It

This exquisite bronze stamp seal, made from finely cast bronze. Dating back to the Middle Bronze Age Bactria (c. 2000-1500 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance of

This high relief plaque, made from fine chlorite schist, dates back to the Sumerian period (c. 3000-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate detailing characteristic of anci

A nice Bronze Age copper flat-bladed axe head, Near Eastern/Holy Land, c. 3500 - 2200 BC, flat, solid body with flat cutting edge, the back end with some corrosion due to impurities in metal during ma

100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **Originally Listed At $300** Northern Europe, Early Bronze Ag

100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **Originally Listed At $200** Northern Europe, Early Bronze Ag

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Amlash culture, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A cast-bronze axe head of a hefty form with a cylindrical socketing shaft, a crescent-shap