Uruk black steatite domed stamp seal, 4th Millennium BC

The California Museum of Ancient Art is de-accessioning lot #88 (acquisition # CMAA018-M0051) to raise funds for its Ancient Art Acquisition Fund in order to build its growing collections. An Uruk bla

A Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal, c. 3rd Millennium BC, roughly oval shaped with domed back and large suspension loop, on base a pair of antelope, one leaping and the other grazing. 2.5 x 2.5

A large black serpentine stamp seal, Mesopotamia, c. 4th Millennium BC, gabled hemispheroid with longitudinal hole for suspension, on base an incised geometric device comprised of three lines crossing

A lot of three Near East stone stamp seals. The first is a Chalcolithic steatite seal, c. 4th Millennium BC, with pointed handle drilled for suspension and rectangular base incised with angled lines.

2nd millennium BC. A plano-convex black agate seal matrix with ibex and objects in the field. 24 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of a London, UK collection; acquired UK art market, 1970-1990. [No Reser

With dimensions of 3x3 cm (1.18x1.18 inches). This artifact is from the Near Eastern region, dating back to the period between 700 and 500 BC. The intricately engraved image of a horse, likely a symbo

With dimensions of 3x3 cm (1.18x1.18 inches). This artifact is from the Near Eastern region, dating back to the period between 700 and 500 BC. The intricately engraved image of a horse, likely a symbo

With dimensions of 3x3 cm (1.18x1.18 inches). This artifact is from the Near Eastern region, dating back to the period between 700 and 500 BC. The intricately engraved image of a horse, likely a symbo

A lot of 3 stone stamp seals from the Holy Land. Lot includes a rectangular dark brown steatite stamp seal, 3rd Millennium BC, with large handle, the flat base incised with a grid pattern, (2.2 x 1.4

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

This black steatite stamp seal, measuring 4x2.5cm, is a relic from the Near Eastern region, dating back to approximately 400-300 BC. Its deeply etched patterns are emblematic of the iconography preval

This black steatite stamp seal, measuring 1.57x1.18 inches (4x3 cm), is a relic from the Near Eastern region, dating back to approximately 400-300 BC. Its deeply etched patterns are emblematic of the

This ancient Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal tablet, with dimensions of 3.7 cm by 3.5 cm by 0.5 cm, or 1.46 inches by 1.38 inches by 0.20 inches and weighing 24 grams, dates back to the period

An Ubaid serpentine stamp seal, Mesopotamia, 5th - 4th Millennium BC, of high gable form, the angled back with horizontal drill for suspension, the base with drill encircled holes with radiating lines

A northern Syrian black steatite cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, depicting a standing figure with hand raised next to a facing winged animal, a scorpion and a pellet between them. L: 18mm. Ex Northe

A North Syrian black steatite cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, depicting a male figure standing next to winged deity or altar, a pair of birds opposite. 23mm. Ex Los Angeles private collection.

A nice Near Eastern Halaf period green steatite stamp seal, c. 5th Millennium BC, with square body and raised rectangular handle with perforation through sides. On base, an incised pattern consisting

A circular terracotta Mesopotamian circular stamp seal, Tepe Hissar, 4th Millennium BC, with stalk handle and horizontal suspension hole; on base a cruciform device with angles within the four quadran

A Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal, c. 1000 - 800 BC, with large gabled handle with horizontal drill for suspension, the base square and featuring a seated figure and a quadruped. H: 17 mm. Ex C

A pink marble domed stamp seal, Levantine, c. 1st Millennium BC, the seal highly domed with large hole for suspension, on the base a pair of rampant lions flank an altar. 18 x 15mm. Ex Los Angeles pri

A purple hued steatite bird-formed stamp seal, Southern Anatolia, 2nd Millennium BC, with large central suspension hole; on base a standing ithyphallic figure. 21.5 x 20 mm. Light deposits. Ex Califor

Ca. 3rd millennium BC. A steatite stamp seal from the mature Harappan period (Indus Valley culture), depicting a mythical unicorn, an incense burner and Indus script in th4e exergue. Studied by PD Dr.

A nice Uruk/Jemdat Nasr black chlorite stamp seal, c. 3300 – 3000 BC, ovoid with longitudal drill for suspension, on back a central bull’s head with goats on either side; various symbols as fill.

Early 3rd millennium BC. A large steatite stamp seal engraved with a reclining deer with large antlers to the top. 43 grams, 55mm (2 1/4 "). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. [No Reserve]