An Ancient Near Eastern Bifacial Steatite Amulet, Neo-Babylonian Period, c. 626-539 BCE

This bifacial steatite amulet from the Neo-Babylonian period displays carvings on both sides, which likely served both decorative and apotropaic functions. The craftsmanship reflects the period's adva

This carved steatite amulet from the Neo-Sumerian period is adorned with a cross motif, possibly indicating a cosmological or religious significance. Amulets like this were essential for personal prot

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Neo-Babylonian Period, ca. 626 to 539 BCE. A hand-carved stamp seal bearing smooth, lustrous surfaces as well as a convex stamp f

This two-faced stamp seal from the Old Babylonian Period is a fine example of the intricate craftsmanship of Mesopotamian artisans. The detailed engravings on each face likely depict mythological scen

This cylinder seal from the Neo-Assyrian period is carved from steatite, a material favored for its durability and ease of carving. The intricate engravings likely served both decorative and functiona

Category: Pendants and Figurines Carved from steatite, this amulet depicts a falcon, a symbol of divine protection and power in the ancient Near East. Dating from the Iron Age to the Neo-Assyrian Peri

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.

Category: Pendants and Figurines This steatite amulet represents a Lamassu, an Assyrian protective deity. Featuring the body of a bull and the head of a human, it epitomizes the Near Eastern artistic

Category: Ornaments and Dress Accessories This amulet carved from jasper, hailing from the Late Uruk period, is a testament to the early developments in Mesopotamian craft and symbolism. Such amulets

This stamp seal, dating to the Middle Assyrian period, showcases the evolution of seal design with its geometric and symbolic motifs. Used for marking goods and sealing documents, it reflects the admi

This exquisite 1.5 x 1.2 cm zoomorphic amulet, sculpted from jasper, hails from the Roman Period, specifically around the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. The craftsmanship reflects the Roman ap

This steatite plaque from the Early Dynastic Period features dot engraving, a decorative technique used extensively in Mesopotamia. Such plaques were often embedded in furniture, walls, or religious a

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

This steatite linear stamp, originating from the Uruk period of the Near East, around 3300 to 3100 BCE, features repetitive geometric patterns. Stamps like this were primarily used for marking goods a

A pair of stone amulets, one an Egyptian cartouche, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, with oval cartouche with feet and topped by plumes, (2.5 x 1.3 cm), the second a Near Eastern black steatite amulet wit

This dual-faced stamp seal from the Akkadian Empire showcases the high level of symbolic and functional artistry typical of the period. The intricate carvings on both sides were used to seal and secur

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

Ancient Near East, Neo-Babylonian, ca. 1000 to 539 BCE. This is a very interesting steatite (soapstone) cylinder seal depicting a man with traditional hair and beard style familiar from Babylonian art

This steatite amulet from the Neo-Sumerian period, dating back to between 2112 and 2004 BCE, features intricately carved circular motifs which are characteristic of the era's symbolic art. Such amulet

This steatite amulet from the Neo-Sumerian period, dating back to between 2112 and 2004 BCE, features intricately carved circular motifs which are characteristic of the era's symbolic art. Such amulet

This 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 s

This steatite double-faced stamp seal from the Iron Age reflects the intricate artisanship of the Near Eastern civilizations, possibly from the period of the Middle Assyrian Empire. The seal features

Ancient Near East, Neo-Babylonian period, ca. early to mid-1st millennium BCE. A hand-carved chalcedony cylinder seal depicting a kneeling heroic figure, perhaps Ningirsu, defeating a trio of large av

Ancient Near East, Neo-Babylonian period, ca. early to mid-1st millennium BCE. A hand-carved stone cylinder seal of tall, translucent form bearing 2 interesting registers of stylized zoomorphs. The to