Collection of Ancient Mesopotamian Chlorite Schist Carved Relief Plaques, c. 2000-1600 BCE

This carved relief plaque, made from main chlorite schist. Dating back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2000-1600 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and rich cultural significance of the N

This carved plaque relief, made from chlorite schist, hails from the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia, circa 2900-2350 BCE. The intricate carvings depict scenes of animals, reflecting the sophisti

This high relief amulet, made from silvery and verde marron chlorite schist. Dating back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2100-1600 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and profound cultural

This exquisite high relief cylinder seal, made from weathered shingle and cobalt-colored chlorite schist, dates back to the Old Akkadian period of Mesopotamia (c. 2100-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the in

This intricately carved lioness in a vigilant posture, made from main chlorite schist. Dating back to the Sumerian period (c. 2500-2000 BCE), it exemplifies the superb craftsmanship and cultural signi

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

This exquisite carved heraldic bird figure amulet, made from fine chlorite schist, dates back to the Sumerian period (c. 2900-2334 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic artistr

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

This finely crafted carved idol figure amulet, made from chlorite schist, dates back to the Neo-Sumerian period (c. 2100-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and profound cultural si

This intricately carved cylinder seal, made from main grey chlorite schist. Dating back to the Akkadian Period (c. 2300-2200 BCE), it exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic sophisticati

This recumbent lion figurine, carved from chlorite schist, hails from the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia, circa 2900?2350 BCE. The figurine represents the strength and majesty attributed to lion

This recumbent lion figurine, carved from chlorite schist, hails from the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia, circa 2900?2350 BCE. The figurine represents the strength and majesty attributed to lion

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 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

A choice Indus Valley sandstone relief, c. 3500 - 2000 BC, beautifully carved with a kneeling ibex with long, curving horns, bracelets and anklets as well a double collar with fringed pendant. A roset

Hittite Limestone round-topped stela, ca. 1600-1200 B.C.E., probably from Ras-Shamra, carved in relief with robed figure seated before an eagle's nest, with the symbol of the sun god above, 12" H. Rem

Herbert Singleton. Klan Fight With Navy Men. Not signed or dated. Carved and painted cedar relief plaque. Excellent condition. Provenance: The Barbara-rose & Ed Okun Collection. 60” w x 20”h. Est.

1st c. B.C.E. Roman Egyptian Carved and Polychromed funerary carved wooden mask of a Pharaonic Official with scarab crown, 14" x 9 1/2" x 3", shrinkage cracks. From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, 6th millennium BCE. A female fertility idol carved from alabaster. She stands on attenuated, stubby legs with her right arm held straight by her side and her left arm f

Pacific Northwest Coast Kerfed and Bentwood Box, Late 19th-Early 20th C. Native American, probably an oil box, relief carved sides and shell inset rim (losses). Provenance: Ex. Collection Charles Pars

Ancient Near East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A large, hand-carved gray schist frieze depicting a scene from the early life of Buddha entitled, "The Great D

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1550 to 1069 BCE. A stunning and skillfully-carved upper section of a coffin lid depicting an anthropoid face in relief, hand-carved from finely-g

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Kassite period, ca. 14th to 13th century BCE. Staring past the confine of time, a head depicting a haunting guise carved in soft white glazed faience with a petite nose