An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Feline Carving, Late Bronze Age, c. 1550-1200 BCE.

This steatite feline carving from the Middle Bronze Age reflects the cultural and artistic practices of the Near East. The figure, which emphasizes the muscularity and grace of the animal, likely held

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

This steatite carving of an eagle from the Middle Bronze Age features the bird, a potent symbol of power and divine protection in Near Eastern cultures. Such carvings were commonly used as amulets or

Category: Pendants and Figurines This Late Bronze Age feline figurine amulet, masterfully carved from lapis lazuli, reflects the significant spiritual and decorative uses of such artifacts in the anci

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

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

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Holy Land / Levant, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1550 to 1200 BCE. A redware terracotta oil lamp, made from a coarse clay, in a saucer shape with a narrow, pinched

Ancient Near East, Holy Land / Levant, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1550 to 1200 BCE. An elegant terracotta oil lamp presenting a saucer-shaped body with flared walls that form a basin for the oil and a pinch

Ancient Near East, Holy Land / Levant, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1550 to 1200 BCE. An elegant terracotta oil lamp presenting a saucer-shaped body with flared walls that form a basin for the oil and a pinch

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Holy Land / Levant, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1550 to 1200 BCE. An attractive pair of hand-built terracotta oil lamps, each made from a coarse clay, in a saucer

**Originally Listed At $200** Ancient Near East, Holy Land / Levant, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1550 to 1200 BCE. A terracotta oil lamp, made from a coarse clay with small pebble inclusions, in a saucer sha

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Holy Land / Levant, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1550 to 1200 BCE. A large terracotta oil lamp, made from a coarse clay with small pebble-shaped inclusions, in a s

Ancient Near East, Holy Land / Levant, Late Bronze Age, purportedly found in Jericho, ca. 1550 to 1200 BCE. A redware terracotta oil lamp, made from a coarse clay, in a saucer shape with a narrow, pin

These bronze spearheads, originating from the Ancient Near Eastern region during the Late Bronze to early Iron Age transition, demonstrate the sophisticated metallurgical skills of ancient warriors an

These bronze spearheads, originating from the Ancient Near Eastern region during the Late Bronze to early Iron Age transition, demonstrate the sophisticated metallurgical skills of ancient warriors an

These bronze spearheads, originating from the Ancient Near Eastern region during the Late Bronze to early Iron Age transition, demonstrate the sophisticated metallurgical skills of ancient warriors an

Category: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite idol represents a figurative carving from the ancient Near East, commonly used in religious and ritual contexts. Its detailed portrayal suggests a sign

Category: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite idol represents a figurative carving from the ancient Near East, commonly used in religious and ritual contexts. Its detailed portrayal suggests a sign

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, the Levant, Canaan, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1200 BCE. A pear-shaped bronze palette of a hammered ovoid body with a thick, tubular handle that flares ever so slightly to a flattened ter

This steatite bust head carving from the Neo-Sumerian period (Ur III) exemplifies the artistry of the era, focusing on detailed human features which may represent a deity or a high-ranking individual.

This steatite amulet from the Akkadian Empire features a dot eye carving, a motif often used to ward off the evil eye and protect the wearer. The use of steatite and the stylized eye symbol are indica

Ancient Near East, The Levant, Cypriot, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1550 to 1400 BCE. A sophisticated, wheel-thrown redware jar exhibiting a tall, piriform body with a flat base, a carinated upper body benea