Western Asiatic Old Babylonian Goddess Ishtar Plaque

Near East, ca. 2nd Millennium BCE. This is a press molded plaque of a standing female, possibly the goddess Astarte (also known as Ishtar), in relief. She holds her hands at her stomach, which is thou

18th-15th century BC. A haematite (?) cylinder seal with figures, symbols and animals, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert,

18th-17th century BC. A carved haematite cylinder seal with a motif of a central seated deity wearing long dress and very tall hat with attendants gathered behind his throne, a standing female standin

20th-16th century BC. A group of ceramic pillow-shaped cuneiform tablets with sparse text. 281 grams total, 55-86mm (2 1/4 - 3 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the late 1970s and 198

2nd millennium BC. A pillow-shaped clay block with lines of impressed cuneiform text to both broad faces. 20 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s.

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A terracotta plaque with a bearded male figure wearing a headdress with veil behind; long robes and arms extended forward with both hands holding offerings, (flowers?"). 179 gra

19th-16th century BC. A terracotta plaque formed as L-shaped throne with two miniature feet to the bottom; low-relief motif of a seated goddess dressed in long loose robe wearing horned tiara, holding

Mid 2nd millennium B.C. A roughly oblong terracotta plaque showing a female deity standing facing in raised relief; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 10.8 gams, 69 mm (20.9 grams total, 84 m

Carved Hematite, apprx 28 x 15 mm. Three standing figures including goddess Ishtar to the right, god with mace in the middle and Lamma to the left. Inscribed Nur-ilishu, son of Ipgy (?) Nanay, servant

Old Babylonian Period, 20th-16th century BC. A gold scarab with carapace and leg detailing, intaglio scene to the underside of a seated robed male holding a staff on a hatched base, objects in the fie

Ca. 1900-1650 BC An Old Babylonian rectangular cuneiform made of clay, completely inscribed on both sides with either a tax register or name list. Clay cuneiform tablets were small enough to be portab

Ca. 1900-1700 BC An Old Babylonian fragment of clay tablet, written in cuneiform to both sides, a letter dating to the Old Babylonian period. The inscriptions on the tablet refer to administrative and

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A bronze mount or plaque, rectangular in form with high-relief image of facing Anzû, with its wings and legs spread. 38.71 grams, 29mm (1"). Property of a Mayfair lady; formerl

2nd millennium BC. A pair of cylinder seals consisting of: a carnelian seal engraved with the goddess Ishtar in long robes and headdress, one foot resting on a lion's back, to the front a male worship

. A mixed group of cylinder seals comprising: one carnelian in the Old Babylonian Period (20th-16th century BC) style with scene of two kilted figures grasping a ribbed post, a third figure holding a

Ancient Babylonian Terracotta Plaque female goddess c.2000 BC. Size 4 5/8 inches high + mount. Rare Old Babylonian Terracotta female goddess, hands under breast. custom mounted. Provenance: The Estate

2500 BCE Goddess Ishtar, Astarte, Mesopotamia, Early Babylonian, Bird Head of Earliest Ishtar on record   An exceptionally finely detailed Old Babylonia

1000-500 BC. A repaired fragment of a limestone bifacial tablet with cuneiform inscription; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, Unive

20th-19th century BC. A haematite cylinder seal fragment with figures and cuneiform text; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, Univers

Ancient Near East, Babylonian, 2nd millennium BCE. A lovely press-molded clay plaque displaying a full-length standing figure of the enchanting Astarte (also known as Ashtoreth and Ishtar in parts of

20th-16th century BC. A baked clay rectangular pillow-shaped tablet with lines of cuneiform text to one broad face, two low-relief rouletted(?) friezes to the reverse with two standing figures approac

19th-8th century BC. A rectangular ceramic plaque with raised border and apse with facing female deity, possibly Demeter, flanked by rosettes. 368 grams, 15cm (6"). From a German collection; acquired

Ca. 2000-1600 BC.A mould-formed pottery plaque with a relief depiction of two figures, one stands still, while the other bends over to drink beer through a long reed straw from a vessel. Size: 90mm x

Ca. 2000-1600 BC.A pottery plaque with a low relief depiction of a left-facing male figure wearing a long kilt and holding a ceremonial item in his right hand before him. Size: 80mm x 55mm; Weight: 87