Sold2024An Ancient Mesopotamian Steatite Lion Amulet, ca. 2000-1600 BCEThis steatite amulet, carved in the form of a crouching lion, originates from Mesopotamia around 2000-1600 BCE. The lion, a symbol of royal authority and protection, was commonly used in personal adorSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Mesopotamian Steatite Lion Amulet, ca. 2000-1600 BCEThis steatite amulet, carved in the form of a crouching lion, originates from Mesopotamia around 2000-1600 BCE. The lion, a symbol of royal authority and protection, was commonly used in personal adorSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Mesopotamian Neo-Sumerian Steatite Amulet, ca. 2112–2004 BCEThis steatite amulet hails from the Neo-Sumerian Period (Ur III), a time known for its religious fervor and the extensive use of amulets in personal devotion and protection. Its drop-shaped form and iSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Mesopotamian Steatite Lion Amulet, Neo-Sumerian Period, c. 2112-2004 BCEThis steatite lion amulet represents the Neo-Sumerian Period's artistry, reflecting the cultural importance of the lion as a symbol of power and protection. Steatite, favored for its workability and sSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablet, Note for BarleyAncient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A hand-built clay tablet of rectangular form containing about 14 lines of cuneiform text that served as a promissoSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Mesopotamian Steatite Double Convex Amulet, c. 2500-2000 BCEThis exquisite double convex amulet, made from grey and silvery steatite, dates back to the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia (c. 2500-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and spirSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Figurine Idol Amulet, ca. 2000-1800 BCEThis steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was woSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Figurine Idol Amulet, ca. 2000-1800 BCEThis steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was woSee Sold Price
Sold2018Mesopotamian / Babylonian Administrative Cuneiform**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A very old administrative document listing fields, in the form of a ceramic "biscuit," a tablet cSee Sold Price
Sold2018Lot of 2 Translated Mesopotamian Cuneiform TabletsAncient Near East, Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A pair of ceramic "biscuits" or tablets inscribed with dense lines of cuneiform text. The larger of the two is translated (See Sold Price
Sold2022Bactrian Steatite Stamp Seal w/ Standing LionAncient 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 theSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Ancient Mesopotamian Steatite Cylinder Seal, ca. 1000-800 BCEThis Mesopotamian cylinder seal, made of steatite, features intricate geometric and animal motifs. Cylinder seals were critical in ancient Mesopotamia for securing containers and doors, and as a meansSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Mesopotamian Stone Lion Amulet, Circa 2nd Millennium BCEThis stone amulet, intricately carved in the form of a lion, symbolizes the power and majesty that the animal represented in ancient Mesopotamia. The lion was often associated with royalty and divineSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Mesopotamian Steatite Double Convex Stamp Seal, c. 3000-2000 BCEThis double convex stamp seal, made from grey steatite, dates back to the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia (c. 3000-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and the cultural significaSee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection of Ancient Mesopotamian Chlorite Schist Carved Relief Plaques, c. 2000-1600 BCEThis 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 NSee Sold Price
Sold2018Lot of 3 Old Babylonian Clay Cuneiform TabletsAncient Near East, Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A trio of cuneiform tablets, also known as biscuits, each partially translated. One is an account of fields in the town ofSee Sold Price
Sold2023Canaanite Bronze Striding Figure Smiting God, BaalAncient Near East, Canaanite, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A remarkable bronze figure of the smiting god or Baal, depicted in a characteristic striding position as he raises his right fistSee Sold Price
Sold2024Canaanite Bronze Figures - Baal Buckle / Fibula + Bull w/ RiderAncient Near East, Canaanite, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A remarkable pair of Canaanite bronze figures: a figural buckle or fibula and a statuette of a bull and rider. First, a wonderfulSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Mesopotamia Clay Cuneiform Tablet, Field ContractAncient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A hand-built clay tablet of rectangular form containing about 20 lines of cuneiform text serving as a contract forSee Sold Price
Sold2021Babylonian Terracotta Portrait Plaque of HumbabaAncient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A fine, press-molded terracotta plaque featuring the intimidating countenance of the legendary demon giant HumbabaSee Sold Price
Sold2021Babylonian Pottery Plaque - Seated Woman w/ BirdsAncient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A beautiful example of a mold-formed pottery plaque depicting a right-facing woman seated on a throne or chair. ThSee Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Luristan Tripod Vessel Geometric MotifAncient Near East, Iran, Luristan, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. An attractive pottery tripod jar adorned with intricately painted red-on-white geometric, zigzag, and lattice decoration. FeSee Sold Price
Sold2024Old Babylonian Cuneiform Clay Bulla w/ Akkadian ScriptAncient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A hand-built clay bulla of petite size bearing 9 lines of inscribed Akkadian script. The text shows that it was crSee Sold Price
Sold2024Auction An Antique Mesopotamian Steatite High Relief Amulet, c. 2000-1500 BCE AuctionThis exquisite high relief amulet, made from weathered shingle and taupe steatite, dates back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2000-1500 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and profound culSee Sold Price
3 days LeftThousandPlanetAncient Bactrian Margiana Steatite Hat Idol Artifact, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE$5
3 days LeftThousandPlanetAncient Bactrian Margiana Steatite Hat Idol Artifact, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE$5