An Ancient Sasanian Lapis Lazuli Cylinder Seal, c. 3rd-1st Millennium BCE

Category: Cylinder Seals and Impressions This cylinder seal, expertly fashioned from lapis lazuli, features intricate engravings that were used to roll over wet clay to leave continuous decorative and

This ancient Near Eastern cylinder seal, sized 0.98x0.59 inches (2.5x1.5 cm), is crafted from lapis lazuli, a material highly valued throughout antiquity for its deep blue hue. Dating back to the 3rd

This exquisite cylinder seal, crafted from lapis lazuli, dates back to the Akkadian Empire, between 2334 and 2154 BCE. The deep blue stone, highly valued for its beauty and symbolic power, was often u

This exquisite cylinder seal, crafted from lapis lazuli, dates back to the Akkadian Empire, between 2334 and 2154 BCE. The deep blue stone, highly valued for its beauty and symbolic power, was often u

This exquisite cylinder seal, crafted from lapis lazuli, dates back to the Akkadian Empire, between 2334 and 2154 BCE. The deep blue stone, highly valued for its beauty and symbolic power, was often u

Category: Cylinder Seals and Impressions This heavy bronze cylinder seal features intricate carvings that were likely used to roll an identifying mark onto clay or wax. The complexity of the design su

Category: Cylinder Seals and Impressions This heavy bronze cylinder seal features intricate carvings that were likely used to roll an identifying mark onto clay or wax. The complexity of the design su

This lapis lazuli cylinder seal from the Neo-Babylonian period exemplifies the sophisticated artistry and religious symbolism prevalent in ancient Mesopotamia. Characterized by its deep blue hue with

This high relief cylinder seal, made from verde marron and weathered shingle lapis lazuli, dates back to the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia (c. 2500-2300 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craft

Ancient Near East, Sumerian or Achaemenid, ca. late 3rd to mid-1st millennium BCE. A fine selection of 3 hand-carved lapis lazuli amulets from the ancient Near East. First is an abstract anthropomorph

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze of one sitting and two standing figures. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 92, for type. 0.94

A LAPIS LAZULI 'ANTELOPE' INTAGLIO SEAL Probably Sasanian, ancient Persia /Iran, c.3rd-6th cent. Semi-circular seal with engraved depiction of a horned animal, probably an antelope and eight dots to t

This exquisite cylinder seal, made from premium lapis lazuli, dates back to the Parthian period (c. 247 BC - 224 AD). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and artistic prowess of the Parthian ar

Category: Stamp Seals This lapis lazuli stamp seal from the Sasanian Empire exemplifies the aesthetic and functional craftsmanship of the period. The use of lapis lazuli, a material prized for its vib

An intricately carved bicone cylinder seal from ancient Persia, this artifact bears witness to the complex administrative systems of the time. Cylinder seals were used as a form of signature and were

This hemispherical stamp seal, crafted from lapis lazuli, dates back to the Sasanian period, circa 224-651 CE. The seal features intricate carvings that reflect the artistic and cultural significance

This cylinder seal, carved from chalcedony, is a testament to the intricate art of ancient Persia. The engraved figures and symbols served not only as a signature but also conveyed the owner’s statu

The presented item is a lapis lazuli cylinder seal, an object of significant historical importance, measuring 2.5x1 cm. Originating from the 2nd millennium BC, this seal symbolizes the zenith of Mesop

This lapis lazuli amulet, dimensionally petite at 2 x 1 cm, hails from the Near Eastern region and dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. It displays the intricate artisanship and symbolic importance o

The presented item is a lapis lazuli cylinder seal, an object of significant historical importance, measuring 3x1 cm (1.18x0.39 inches). Originating from the 2nd millennium BC, this seal symbolizes th

Category: Sealings This unique artifact, an ancient Persian stamp seal featuring a dice-backed design, dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. It combines practical function with a gaming element, refle

Category: Sealings This unique artifact, an ancient Persian stamp seal featuring a dice-backed design, dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. It combines practical function with a gaming element, refle

This exquisite lapis lazuli amulet, modest in size at 0.59 by 0.39 inches (1.5 by 1 cm), likely originates from the 1st millennium BCE. Its pillar-like form is characteristic of ancient beadwork, symb

Behold this striking lapis lazuli scarab amulet from the 1st Millennium BCE, a precious relic of the Near East. Measuring approximately 0.98 by 0.59 inches, the artifact's deep celestial blue, laced w