An Ancient Eight-Faceted Cone Stamp Seal, Near Eastern, Circa 2nd Millennium BCE

This Near Eastern stamp seal, notable for its cross-like shape and central animal motif, speaks to the artistry of ancient seal makers. The cross-shape could symbolize the cardinal directions or impor

Possessing intricate geometric patterns, this Near Eastern steatite stamp seal was a personal mark of ownership and authenticity. Such seals were pressed into wet clay to seal documents and goods, ind

A fusion of utility and ornamentation, this carnelian stamp seal is cradled in a solid bronze ring, reminiscent of Near Eastern artistry from the 2nd millennium BCE. The detailed intaglio, a mark of p

This exquisite carnelian stamp seal, measuring a compact 2.8x1.9 cm, is a testament to the artistry of ancient Near Eastern seal carvers. The detailed relief depicts a robed figure in a posture of aut

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. late 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A pair of stone stamp seals, one black and one a pale reddish sandstone. The black one has a symbol of a lamassu, a bull-bodied, win

This limestone stamp seal is a testament to the intricate artistry of ancient Mesopotamian culture. The carved motifs, likely symbolic in function, were used to authenticate documents and secure posse

This meticulously sculpted alabaster ram, an emblem of strength and leadership, hails from the ancient Near Eastern region. Rams were frequently depicted in the art and mythology of the area, symboliz

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: Cylinder Seals Originating from the fertile crescent, this cylinder seal is a masterpiece of the 2nd millennium BCE. Cylinder seals were vital to the administrative and commercial systems of

This ancient stamp seal, measuring 3.5 cm in diameter, is crafted from a copper alloy, dating back to circa late 3rd–early 2nd millennium BCE. Belonging to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Comple

This ancient stamp seal, measuring 4 cm in diameter, is crafted from a copper alloy, dating back to circa late 3rd–early 2nd millennium BCE. Belonging to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex,

This ancient stamp seal, measuring 4 cm in diameter, is crafted from a copper alloy, dating back to circa late 3rd–early 2nd millennium BCE. Belonging to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex,

This ancient stamp seal, measuring 4 cm in diameter or approximately 1.38 x 1.18 inches, is crafted from a copper alloy, dating back to circa late 3rd–early 2nd millennium BCE. Belonging to the Bact

This ancient stamp seal, measuring 3.5 cm in diameter, is crafted from a copper alloy, dating back to circa late 3rd–early 2nd millennium BCE. Belonging to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Comple

ANCIENT CENTRAL ASIA, BACTRIA, CIRCA . 3RD TO 2ND MILLENNIUM BCE. A FINELY-CARVED GLASS STAMP SEAL BEAD WITH A PIERCED SUSPENSION HOLE, AND A FLAT STAMP FACE. THE STAMP IS INCISED WITH AN IMAGE OF A B

Ancient Near East, Anatolia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved, beige-hued stone stamp seal with a conical handle, a perforated suspension hole, and a broad stamp face incised with a highly styliz

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved black stone stamp seal of cylindrical form depicting a charioteer as he is being pulled by 3 rein-lead horses. Each galloping stee

**Originally Listed At $450** Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A fossilized shell (aragonite) with a creamy color and hints of red and brown that has been carved into a cylinder sea

**Originally Listed At $200** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. late 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A pair of black stone scaraboid seals, with the larger pierced for suspension. The larger has an incis

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Jemdet Nasr, ca. 3100 to 2900 BCE; Central Asia, Iran / Afghanistan region, Bactrian culture, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE; Ancient Near

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

Ancient Near East, Assyria, ca. late 2nd millennium BCE. A fabulous example of a chariot wheel rim comprised of six large sections and two petite sections cast from copper, each with double-riveted, U

Ancient Near East, the Levant, Canaanite people, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A tall, thin, lost wax cast bronze figure of a woman with a zoomorphic, horse-like face. The figure stands on narrow legs endin

Near Eastern chalcedony stone Cylinder seal probably 2nd millennium BC. Size 25 x 12 mm. Fine carved chlecedony cylinder seal with presntation scene with hunter holding a sword facing a lion, two line