An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Idol Carving, Early Bronze Age, c. 3300-2100 BCE

This steatite idol from the Early Bronze Age of the Near East demonstrates the era's distinctive artistic style and religious iconography. Idols like this were likely used in domestic shrines or carri

This exquisite steatite carving of an animal's head, likely representing a guardian or symbolic creature, hails from the early Bronze Age civilizations of the Near East. The intricate detailing and st

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

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This steatite cylinder bead features a simplistic dot motif typical of the Early Bronze Age in the Near East. Steatite, a soft stone, was commonly used for small

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components Identical to the previous item, this steatite cylinder bead also showcases the Early Bronze Age's affinity for minimalist designs which carried significant meani

This steatite feline carving from the Middle Bronze Age reflects the cultural and artistic practices of the Near East. The figure, which emphasizes the muscularity and grace of the animal, likely held

This steatite idol, originating from the Near Eastern region during the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, represents religious or ceremonial significance. The figure, characterized by its sty

This steatite idol, originating from the Near Eastern region during the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, represents religious or ceremonial significance. The figure, characterized by its sty

Category: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite idol represents a figurative carving from the ancient Near East, commonly used in religious and ritual contexts. Its detailed portrayal suggests a sign

Category: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite idol represents a figurative carving from the ancient Near East, commonly used in religious and ritual contexts. Its detailed portrayal suggests a sign

Category: Ornaments and Dress Accessories This jade amulet from the Early Bronze Age reflects the Near Eastern traditions of using gemstones not only for their beauty but also for their supposed magic

These bronze spearheads, originating from the Ancient Near Eastern region during the Late Bronze to early Iron Age transition, demonstrate the sophisticated metallurgical skills of ancient warriors an

These bronze spearheads, originating from the Ancient Near Eastern region during the Late Bronze to early Iron Age transition, demonstrate the sophisticated metallurgical skills of ancient warriors an

These bronze spearheads, originating from the Ancient Near Eastern region during the Late Bronze to early Iron Age transition, demonstrate the sophisticated metallurgical skills of ancient warriors an

Important Ancient Early Bronze Age Eye Idol of fawn-color alabaster 73 mm x 52 mm x 5 mm, with iridescence, flat body, with large rectilinear eyes, c. 2700-2400 BCE, ancient Near East, from a large Eu

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 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 Late Bronze Age feline figurine amulet, masterfully carved from lapis lazuli, reflects the significant spiritual and decorative uses of such artifacts in the anci

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 plaque, carved with the relief of a cockerel, dates back to the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, in Mesopotamia. The cockerel, often a symbol of watchfulness and the heralding

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 steatite plaque, carved with the relief of a cockerel, dates back to the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, in Mesopotamia. The cockerel, often a symbol of watchfulness and the heralding

Category: Cylinder Seals and Impressions This exquisite artifact represents the sophisticated craftsmanship of the Early Bronze Age civilizations of the Near East. The cylinder seal, made from translu

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