An Antique Carved Steatite Bead, Near Eastern Motifs, c. 400-700 AD

Ancient Near Eastern, Schist Stone Pyxos c.400 AD. Size : 5 1/4 inches high, 3 1/8 inches diameter. (13.2 x 7.9 cm), Rare Carved Schist Stone Pyxos with Lid Probably Gandharan? with beautiful etched d

A Veracruz Stone Yoke Eastern Mexico, c. 400-700 AD Speckled gray stone, the ends carved in relief to depict half of a face with a large headdress. Remains of red cinnabar in

This steatite stamp from the Uruk Period features a finely carved bull, symbolizing strength and fertility, common motifs in the Near Eastern iconography of that era. Such stamps were used to decorate

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

An ancient Near Eastern Sassanian, Sasanian, Sassanid Empire hand carved Rock Crystal bowl. Circa: 3rd century AD. The Sasanian Empire, also given as Sassanian, Sasanid or Sassanid) was the last pre I

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 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

A nicely carved Maya cylinder from El Salvador, c. AD 400 - 700, sitting on three low domed feet, each side with a angled registered containing three rows of glyph-like characters in relief. H: 8 1/4

Category: Pendants and Figurines Carved from steatite, this amulet depicts a falcon, a symbol of divine protection and power in the ancient Near East. Dating from the Iron Age to the Neo-Assyrian Peri

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

This is a glass artifact from the Near Eastern Islamic medieval era. The craftsmanship reflects the Islamic golden age's innovation in glassmaking, where such beads were not only decorative but also c

A nice Pre-Columbian steatite maize deity, c. AD 700 - 1300, well-carved the god wears a tall headdress, his hands to either side of his rounded belly. Attached at back is an ear of corn. Intact with

This exquisite collection of platter-shaped beads, made from caviar, warming peach, and caramelized wound glass with mosaic glass insets. Dating back to the Byzantine Period (c. 500-700 AD), it exempl

A miniature Near Eastern hand carved Limestone box. The box is adorned with an image of human figures. The box is mounted on figurines depicting reclining lions, engraved with detailed patterns. Circa

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 Near Eastern Stone Seal c.3000 BC. Size 29 x 11 mm. Unusual Sumerian stone bead seal conical shaped carved with geometric pattern. Fine quality, Provenance: Ex Old estate ex; Arte Primitivo.

A strand of ancient 12 Indonesian blue glass Jatim beads, c. 6th – 9th Century AD, resembling the Near Eastern ‘Eye Beads’ with deep cobalt blue color and ovoid white ‘eyes’ which are either

This unique amulet ring, made from steatite, features intricate animal motifs and belongs to the Near Eastern Coptic art tradition. Dating back to the 4th-7th century AD, this ring has dimensions of 4

A long strand of mixed ancient beads. Strand consists of a variety of Roman glass beads, c. 1st – 5th Century AD, in shades of blue and green and well as some Near Eastern faience and stone beads, 1

This is a Pre-Columbian carved stone ceremonial owl head motif mace head. Dating to 700-1000 A.D. Accompanied by a COA from The Lands Beyond gallery on Lexington Ave in New York City. Also Accompanied

Title: Near Eastern Steatite Tell Brak Eye Idol Date & Origin: Tell Brak, Syria, c. 3300 B.C. Description: The body deeply carved with wave pattern and fringes, the top with the eyes carved with deep

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 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 steatite amulet from the Akkadian Empire features a dot eye carving, a motif often used to ward off the evil eye and protect the wearer. The use of steatite and the stylized eye symbol are indica