A red steatite pyramidal stamp seal

A green steatite pyramidal stamp seal, Anatolia, c. 2000 - 1500 BC, with grooved ornament around the side and suspension hole through the top; on base a recumbent bull with tamga above and star before

A striking red steatite stamp seal, this piece from the 2nd millennium BCE carries intricate engravings that were significant in trade and personal identification. The imagery, potent with symbolism,

This ancient coptic stamp seal, originating from Byzantine Egypt, measures 4.5x3.5 cm (1.77x1.38 inches). Crafted from red steatite, a material revered for its durability and vibrant hue, this artifac

Collection of Ancient Mesopotamian Stamp Seal Red Jasper or Steatite Bead Cultures/Periods: Bronze Age Dimension: 25x20x17mm

Central Asia or Asia Minor, Bactria, ca. 2100 to 1600 BCE. A hand-carved smooth style steatite stamp seal of a discoid form and of warm red and light gray mottled hues. Incised on the stamp face is a

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2100 to 1600 BCE. A hand-carved gray steatite stamp seal of a discoid form bearing a scalloped edge and topped with an integral handle. Inscribed on the stamp face i

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2000 to 1700 BCE. A discoid stamp seal carved from light gray steatite with darker traces on the verso from where a handle was present at one time. Inscribed on the

Ca. 2500-1800 BC.A square-shaped steatite seal with the engraved obverse depicting a left-facing bull, with his head over a star, line of script to the top edge. The reverse with a perforated handle.

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2000 to 1700 BCE. A hand-carved gray steatite stamp seal of a discoid form surmounted by a triangular handle. Incised on the stamp face is a right-facing bird, perha

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2100 to 1600 BCE. A hand-carved gray steatite stamp seal of a discoid form bearing a scalloped edge bearing an etched scorpion motif. The verso once contained a ring

The California Museum of Ancient Art is de-accessioning lot # 228A to raise funds for its Ancient Art Acquisition Fund in order to build its growing collections. A Near Eastern black and green serpent

Ca. 2500-1800 BC.A square-shaped steatite seal with the engraved obverse depicting a left-facing bull, with his head over a star, line of script to the top edge. The reverse with a perforated handle.

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, The Levant, Archaic / Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. A fine stamp seal bead of hexagonal form carved by hand from dark blue-gray steatite. Th

**Originally Listed At $400** Western Asia, modern day Iran, Proto-Elamite (Susa III), ca. 3400 to 3200 BCE. A very rare, fascinating steatite seal stamp of ovoid form, drilled horizontally for suspen

Sumerian Steatite Stamp Seal, Syria c. 3000-2500 B.C. Sumerian, Syria, c. 3000-2500 B.C. A semi-ovoid, pierced lengthways for suspension. Finely carved with two facing horned animals. Comes with desc

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Syrian Provincial, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. A bifacial steatite stamp seal of a rectangular form with rounded corners. The front face of the seal features a

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Syrian Provincial, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A finely preserved stamp seal of a rectangular form carved from gray-green steatite with a

A nice Near Eastern Halaf period green steatite stamp seal, c. 5th Millennium BC, with square body and raised rectangular handle with perforation through sides. On base, an incised pattern consisting

Dimension: 59x55x21mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - Ove

A grey-green pyramidal stamp seal, Turkmenia, c. 1000 - 800 BC, with four flattened side and horizontal drill for suspension, the base with a winged horse. H: 15 mm. Light deposits. Ex California Muse

A Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal, c. 1000 - 800 BC, with large gabled handle with horizontal drill for suspension, the base square and featuring a seated figure and a quadruped. H: 17 mm. Ex C

A Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal, c. 3rd Millennium BC, roughly oval shaped with domed back and large suspension loop, on base a pair of antelope, one leaping and the other grazing. 2.5 x 2.5

Dimension: 61x51x11mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - Ove

This steatite stamp seal, with its square form and 4 cm dimension, is a quintessential artifact of Near Eastern antiquity. The intricately carved motif, a testament to the artistry of the period, may