NEO-SUMERIAN FOUNDATION PEG

Mesopotamia, c. 2100 BCE, limestone (?), having cuneiform on over half the body, with documentation from Ariadne Galleries having a translation of the cuneiform, h. 4-3/4 d. 2-1/4 in.; Cf. H. Frankfor

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, city of Lagash, Neo-Sumerian period, reign of Gudea of Lagash, ca. 2144 to 2124 BCE. A nice pair of hand-built clay foundation cones with tapering conical bodies

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, city of Lagash, Neo-Sumerian Period, reign of Gudea of Lagash, ca. 2144 to 2124 BCE. A lovely pair of hand-built clay foundation cones of conical forms bearing t

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, city of Lagash, Neo-Sumerian Period, reign of Gudea of Lagash, ca. 2144 to 2124 BCE. A pair of hand-built clay foundation cones with tapered bodies and discoid h

Ca. 2141-2122 BC A fine Mesopotamian Neo-Sumerian clay foundation cone with roughly four-fifths of its conical body wrapped in lines of dense cuneiform text. The body tapers to a rounded point and has

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, city of Lagash, Neo-Sumerian period, reign of Gudea of Lagash, ca. 2120 to 2090 BCE. A nice example of a clay votive foundation cone bearing a tapered, conical b

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, city of Lagash, Neo-Sumerian period, reign of Gudea of Lagash, ca. 2120 to 2090 BCE. A finely preserved, hand-built clay foundation cone exhibiting a tapered, co

Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A fine example of a foundation cone with roughly three-quarters of its conical body wrapped in dense cuneiform text. The body tapers to a rou

Circa 2100 BC An ancient Sumerian foundation cone dating to the Second Dynasty of Lagash, Reign of Gudea, 2141 BC to 2122 BC. As is typical, this cone (or nail) shaped clay 'tablet' is incised with cu

A Grouping Of Ancient Terra Cotta , Ancient Egyptian Wooden Cat, Bronze Vase, Sumerian terracotta foundation cone c. 2200 – 2000 BC. Display Case 13" X 9.5" X 7.5", Sculpture Approx. 7". Measur

100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, S

Mesopotamia, probable Sumeria, ca. 1800-600 BCE. This is a foundation cone/nail with cuneiform writing around the top. Prior to fragmentation, it most likely would have had a flat or pointed base and

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 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 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 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 finely crafted carved idol figure amulet, made from chlorite schist, dates back to the Neo-Sumerian period (c. 2100-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and profound cultural si

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 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 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

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

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Neo-Sumerian Empire, Third Dynasty of Ur, dated to the seventh year of the reign of Amar-Sin, ca. 2039 BCE. A hand-built pottery tablet of rectangular form with

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Neo-Sumerian Empire, Third Dynasty of Ur, dated to the reign of Shu-Sin, ca. 2037 to 2029 BCE. A hand-built clay administrative tablet of bulky form bearing 11 f

Ancient Near East, Neo-Sumerian Empire / Sumeria, ca. 2100 to 1500 BCE. A wonderful pair of ancient Sumerian axe heads: a copper axe head with a spiked butt and a bronze axe head. Probably intended as