Molded Astarte Figure Ca. Late 2nd To Early 1st Millennium BCE

Molded Astarte Figure Ca. Late 2nd To Early 1st Millennium BCE, Guaranteed Authentic. Measure 6". This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian

Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A lovely press-molded plaque displaying a standing depiction of the goddess Astarte (also known as Ishtar) in relief. She holds her han

Ancient Near East, central Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A cast-copper figurine of a bull standing atop a quartet of delineated legs and gently flared hooves.

Ancient Near East, central Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A cast-copper figurine of a bull standing atop a quartet of delineated legs and gently flared hooves.

Luristan, Northwest iran, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. One of the finest Master of Animal standards we have seen. Thin cast bronze of an anthropomorphic figure with long arched nose, cont

Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A ceramic mold used to make relief plaques or friezes of a priestly figure. The figure stands in profile, one hand raised as if ge

Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A powerful depiction of a human figure riding a bull, a symbol of royalty in Sumerian art. Bulls were linked to Enlil, the god of

Northwest Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Gorgeous bronze standard in the form commonly called "master of animals." Janus-headed human figure grasps an animal head wi

Northwest Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Gorgeous open-work bronze standard in the form commonly called "master of animals." Janus-headed human figure grasps an anim

Northwest Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. An incredible large ritual mace head in very heavy bronze. Acorn shaped cast bronze with two splayed lions (or lion skins) t

Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Stunning and rare bronze short sword from this culture known for their fine bronze work. Shortish in length with long tap

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Amlash, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A hand-built and highly burnished pottery pitcher of sizable form with an apple-shaped body, a loop handle, a sq

Central Europe, Bronze Age, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A cast bronze dagger with a heavy, rounded handle. The surface of the handle is decorated with a low relief design of interlocked

Asia Minor, Anatolia, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A large, heavy terracotta jar with an amphora-like shape, narrowed neck, and broad, flared rim. The interior of the rim and body are pai

Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Rare bronze short sword from this culture known for their fine bronze work. Shortish in length with long tapered blade wi

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Amlash region, Marlik culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A hand-built pottery pitcher of broad, apple-shaped form with a petite base and a narrow

**Originally Listed At $500** Europe, Bronze Age, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A beautiful bronze armlet formed from a continuous coiled spiral, with a pointed terminal on one end and a f

Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Gorgeous bronze sword with spooled pommel, rounded handle, wide blade with large blood ridge and fine herringbone pattern along l

Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A large cast bronze roundel depicting a pair of ibexes (ibices) within a six-petaled surround, the ibices (wild mountain

Ancient Greece, Cyprus, Cypriot culture, Late Bronze Age, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A hand-built pottery askos used for pouring libations during ceremonial rituals. The quadruped vesse

Bactrian Empire, Pakistan or Afghanistan, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Simple yet elegant, a 24 karat gold ring probably intended for a petite lady or a child given its size, the design f

Northern Iran, Amlash culture, ca late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Heavy bronze dagger with nearly triangular blade, inserted into wide rounded hilt, spooled pommel on the end. Dimensions: 12-7/8

Ancient Northern Europe, British Isles, Atlantic Bronze Age, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A mold-cast bronze axe head of sturdy design with a flared blade head and a hafting wedge meant t

Middle East, Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Large bronze axe head with curved cutting blade flaring down, tapering to cylindrical shaft with four butt spikes. Blade