An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Amulet, Neo-Sumerian Period (Ur III), c. 2112-2004 BCE

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

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.

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

Category: Sealings This four-faced steatite pillar seal from the Neo-Sumerian period is adorned with the engravings of predator animals, likely symbolizing power and protection. Each face of the pilla

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 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 i

This cylinder seal from the Neo-Sumerian period, specifically the Ur III dynasty, features intricate carvings that include symbolic representations of religious rituals or celestial beings, reflecting

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

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Neo-Sumerian Empire, Third Dynasty of Ur, ca. 2112 to 2004 BCE. A fascinating, hand-carved stone head of a male displaying huge, he

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

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

Ancient Near East, Ur III, ca. 2112 to 2004 BCE. A clay "biscuit" with cuneiform writing. Cuneiform script is one of the oldest known writing systems in the world, made using a reed as a stylus and sc

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

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

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Neo-Sumerian Empire / Third Dynasty of Ur (Ur III), ca. 2100 to 2000 BCE. A cast bronze axe with a spiked butt, probably intended as a votive weapon ra

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