Western Asiatic South Arabian Figural Stele

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. The top of a rectangular alabaster stele with stylised human face carved in the half-round with remains of blue and red pigmentation; lentoid sockets for separate inlaid

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A rectangular alabaster stele with stylised human face carved in the half-round with lentoid eyes, keeled triangular nose, traces of red pigment; incised inscription bel

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. The top of a rectangular limestone stele with stylised human face carved in the half-round; lentoid sockets for separate inlaid eyes, keeled triangular nose, D-shaped bi

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A carved limestone sculpture of a seated female with arms held bent at the sides, tapering head with lentoid eyes and vertical flange nose. 3.1 kg, 24cm (9 1/2"). Ex Nor

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. Two gold earrings, each a hoop with collar, D-shaped flange with crescent bands of pointillé pellet detailing, beaded wire rim 11.22 grams total, 36-45mm (1 1/2 - 1 3/4

An undated archaistic carved calcite alabaster Yemeni statuette of a facing figure with two lines of Sabaean style text; mounted on a custom-made stand. 826 grams, 16.5cm including stand (6 1/2"). Pro

Yemen, ca. 1st millennium BCE. This is a pale brown limestone slab, a high-relief stela, with a carved abstract face with a triangular nose, deep set oval eyes, a small mouth, prominent brow ridge and

3rd-1st century BC. A limestone stele with angular-shaped head to the top; lentoid eyes with prominent brow ridge, long nose and small mouth, small ears to the side; three letters of Sabaean script: '

1st millennium BC. A carved serpentine stylised human figure modelled in the half-round, kneeling, resting on toes, arms held tightly to the chest, hands clasped together, bald, oval-shaped head with

2nd millennium BC. A haematite cylinder seal with intaglio figural frieze. 2.73 grams, 21mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 197

Mid 1st millennium BC. A bronze square-section amulet or weight with tiered shank, stylised bust with elongated lentoid eyes and notched hair, pierced crest; incised grid to the underside. 27 grams, 3

Ancient South Arabia, Yemen, Kingdom of Qataban, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A pale-brown limestone funerary slab carved into a high-relief stelae with an abstract face presenting a triangular nose, wide

Height: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm.) Width: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm.) 2nd Century B.C. - 2nd Century A.D. Ex: Maryland private collection, assembled in the 1980's. Authenticity guaranteed. A certificate + official

South Arabia, modern day Yemen, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A striking carved stele made of almost translucent alabaster with a low-relief human figure holding what appears to be two children in its arms

Ancient Sabean South Arabian Limestone Stele c.1st century AD. Size 7 3/4 inches high x 7 1/4 inches wide. Ancient Limestone Stele fragment carved with Youth face with long nose and almond shape eyes.

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A terracotta plaque with a bearded male figure wearing a headdress with veil behind; long robes and arms extended forward with both hands holding offerings, (flowers?"). 179 gra

. An undated archaistic grey ceramic D-section lamp with handle formed as the head of a satyr, raised filler-hole, foliage detail to the upper face, vent to the lower end. Property of a North London g

Ca. 1st century BC - AD 1st century.A rectangular-shaped stone stele with a high-relief depiction of a stylised bull's head with short, crescentic horns, large eyes and a rounded snout with accentuate

Ca. 200 BC - 100 AD (or later). A striking stone slab with a high-relief carved abstract face with a triangular nose, deep set oval eyes, a small mouth, prominent brow ridge and well-groomed eyebrows,

Ca. 300 BC. An alabaster funerary stele sculpted in high relief with a male head with eyes, recessed for inlays, prominent eyebrows merging into a long triangular nose, and a small, pursed mouth. For

Ca. 200 BC - 100 AD.A hand-carved alabaster head of a man delineated in high relief, perhaps from a funerary stele, presenting a quixotic visage comprised of gazing, wide-open eyes, an arched browline

Qataban, Ca. 300 BC - 100 AD. An alabaster funerary stele with a slightly tapering profile towards the bottom, with a high relief bovine head projecting from the slab. The animal's head features ribbe

Ca. 1st millennium BC.A stone block fragment with incised characters in ancient South Arabian script to the top edge and below are two standing figures with simplified features. During the first mille

2nd millennium BC. A small silver spoon with shallow piriform bowl, round-section shank, ribbed collar with standing robed figure modelled in the round; the reverse of the bowl with incised detail of