Near Eastern Steatite Seal Bead w/ Zoomorph Motif

Ancient Near East, The Levant, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A seal made from a semi-opaque stone that has been shaped into a cachet with an engraved insect motif. The stone is a creamy

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Syria to Northern Iraq, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A slender cylinder seal bead that is hand-carved from blue-gray steatite with smoo

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, The Levant, Archaic / Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. A fine stamp seal bead of hexagonal form carved by hand from dark blue-gray steatite. Th

This cylinder seal, crafted from steatite in the early 2nd millennium BC, features a dynamic procession of horses, a motif that signifies status and power in Near Eastern cultures. The horses are rend

Ancient Near East, Middle East, Syria to Northern Iraq, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 2500 BCE. A hand-carved stone bead seal of a rectangular form with a perforation drilled lengthwise for suspe

This steatite stamp seal, with its square form and 4 cm dimension, is a quintessential artifact of Near Eastern antiquity. The intricately carved motif, a testament to the artistry of the period, may

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

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Syrian Provincial, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. A bifacial steatite stamp seal of a rectangular form with rounded corners. The front face of the seal features a

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 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

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Syrian Provincial, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A finely preserved stamp seal of a rectangular form carved from gray-green steatite with a

This three-sided stamp seal, made from steatite, dates back to the Iron Age of the Near East. Each face of the seal features distinct, intricately carved motifs, which were used to imprint clay and wa

Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 550 to 330 BCE. A hand-carved seal bead made from a smokey chalcedony stone with a white matrix and a zoomorphic motif. The bead has a flat, ovoid fac

Pink crepe de chine hand beaded party dress w/ plain & silvered crystal beads in Near Eastern motif, scoop neckline, blouson bodice w/ drop W & petal cap sleeves, front & back panels w/ for tabard sty

All w/ gold tone frames & chain handles, lacquered metallic beads & fringe: 1 in Near Eastern vase & floral motif based on carpet, 6.75" x 10.5", labeled "Made in Paris, France", (bead loss at fringe,

Category: Sealings This steatite stamp seal from the Near East features a geometric pattern that is both aesthetic and functional. Such seals were used to secure and decorate containers or documents,

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

Ancient steatite stamp seal from the Near Eastern Iron Age, featuring intricate geometric and astral designs. This artifact reflects the cultural significance of seals in ancient administrative and tr

This unique two-faced stamp seal from the Akkadian Empire era is crafted from steatite, a material favored for its durability and ease of carving. The intricate designs on both sides of the seal would

This unique two-faced stamp seal from the Akkadian Empire era is crafted from steatite, a material favored for its durability and ease of carving. The intricate designs on both sides of the seal would

Category: Sealings This steatite stamp seal from the Near East features a geometric pattern that is both aesthetic and functional. Such seals were used to secure and decorate containers or documents,

Category: Sealings This steatite stamp seal from the Near East features a geometric pattern that is both aesthetic and functional. Such seals were used to secure and decorate containers or documents,

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

Category: Sealings This steatite stamp seal from the Near East features a geometric pattern that is both aesthetic and functional. Such seals were used to secure and decorate containers or documents,