A Mesopotamian black steatite stamp seal

**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

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

This black steatite stamp seal, measuring 4x2.5cm, is a relic from the Near Eastern region, dating back to approximately 400-300 BC. Its deeply etched patterns are emblematic of the iconography preval

With dimensions of 3x3 cm (1.18x1.18 inches). This artifact is from the Near Eastern region, dating back to the period between 700 and 500 BC. The intricately engraved image of a horse, likely a symbo

This black steatite stamp seal, measuring 1.57x1.18 inches (4x3 cm), is a relic from the Near Eastern region, dating back to approximately 400-300 BC. Its deeply etched patterns are emblematic of the

With dimensions of 3x3 cm (1.18x1.18 inches). This artifact is from the Near Eastern region, dating back to the period between 700 and 500 BC. The intricately engraved image of a horse, likely a symbo

With dimensions of 3x3 cm (1.18x1.18 inches). This artifact is from the Near Eastern region, dating back to the period between 700 and 500 BC. The intricately engraved image of a horse, likely a symbo

This ancient Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal tablet, with dimensions of 3.7 cm by 3.5 cm by 0.5 cm, or 1.46 inches by 1.38 inches by 0.20 inches and weighing 24 grams, dates back to the period

This early Mesopotamian steatite stamp seal bears the hallmarks of early civilization's complexity and refinement. Such seals are the predecessors to personal signatures and were used to authenticate

A large Mesopotamian black steatite cylinder seal, c. 2300 - 2200 BC, depicting a hero, possibly Gilgamesh, engaged with two pairs of lions attacking rampant human-headed animals. Nicely detailed with

The California Museum of Ancient Art is de-accessioning lot #88 (acquisition # CMAA018-M0051) to raise funds for its Ancient Art Acquisition Fund in order to build its growing collections. An Uruk bla

Description: A carved cylinder seal carved from black steatite, which is a type of metamorphic rock. It's engraved with written characters. They were used as administrative tools, signatures or jewelr

The double-sided stone seal, carved from black steatite and measuring 5.5 cm by 3 cm, features intricate depictions of a serpent and a warrior, typical of Mesopotamian iconography from the period of 2

Meticulously carved from steatite, this bifacial stamp seal encapsulates the dexterity of Mesopotamian artisans. With imagery pressed on both sides, it served as a tool for sealing and identifying goo

3x2cm Weight: 26.7 grams

23x30cm Weight: 113 grams (Before Packing) Thousand Planet Auction House Season 4: Ten2Go August Collection Auction. A bargain hunter's, fixer-upper's, and pack-rat's dream come true! Our Ten2Go "ware

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

Dimension: 24x13mm 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 - Over 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

21.9x10.4mm Weight: 18 carat (Before Packing) Thousand Planet Auction House Season 5: Ten2Go Antique Beads Collection Auction. A bargain hunter's, fixer-upper's, and pack-rat's dream come true! Our Te

Ancient Mesopotamian Protoliterate Period Steatite Stamp Seal Cultures/Periods: 3500-3000BCE Dimension: 39x26x4mm Findspot: Iraq Provenance: Private Collection, Iranian, acquired before year 2012

Ancient Mesopotamian Neo Assyrian Bifacial Steatite Stamp Seal Bead Cultures/Periods: 911BC - 609BC Dimension: 29x27x10mm Findspot: Iran Provenance: Family collection, Mr Muhammad Sufi, India. Acquire

Ancient Mesopotamian Two Sided Stamp Seal Steatite Bead Cultures/Periods: Bronze Age Dimension: 33x23x7mm Findspot: Brak, Syria Provenance: Private Collection, Mr. Ichiro, Japan. Acquired in year 1997