Auction An Ancient Mesopotamian Chlorite Schist Recumbent Sphinx Amulet, c. 2500-2000 BCE Auction

This ancient recumbent sphinx amulet, made from weathered shingle and taupe chlorite schist. Dating back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2500-2000 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and d

This high relief amulet, made from silvery and verde marron chlorite schist. Dating back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2100-1600 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and profound cultural

This exquisite cylinder seal, made from warming peach and verde marron chlorite schist, dates back to the Early Dynastic period of Mesopotamia (c. 2500-2200 BCE). It exemplifies the meticulous craftsm

This exquisite double convex amulet, made from grey and silvery steatite, dates back to the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia (c. 2500-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and spir

This carved relief plaque, made from main chlorite schist. Dating back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2000-1600 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and rich cultural significance of the N

This exquisite high relief cylinder seal, made from weathered shingle and cobalt-colored chlorite schist, dates back to the Old Akkadian period of Mesopotamia (c. 2100-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the in

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 exquisite double convex stamp seal, made from durable chlorite schist, dates back to the Early Dynastic period of Mesopotamia (c. 2500-2300 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and en

This recumbent lion figurine, carved from chlorite schist, hails from the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia, circa 2900?2350 BCE. The figurine represents the strength and majesty attributed to lion

This intricately carved lioness in a vigilant posture, made from main chlorite schist. Dating back to the Sumerian period (c. 2500-2000 BCE), it exemplifies the superb craftsmanship and cultural signi

This intricately carved cylinder seal, made from main grey chlorite schist. Dating back to the Akkadian Period (c. 2300-2200 BCE), it exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic sophisticati

This exquisite fist amulet, made from fine chlorite schist, dates back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt (c. 664-332 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and profound cultural significan

This intricately carved fist amulet, made from fine chlorite schist, dates back to the New Kingdom period (c. 1550-1070 BCE). It exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship and deep cultural significanc

This exquisite cylinder seal, made from grey chlorite schist, dates back to the Akkadian period (c. 2334-2154 BCE). It exemplifies the remarkable craftsmanship and intricate artistry of Mesopotamian c

This exquisite carved heraldic bird figure amulet, made from fine chlorite schist, dates back to the Sumerian period (c. 2900-2334 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic artistr

This high relief plaque, made from fine chlorite schist, dates back to the Sumerian period (c. 3000-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate detailing characteristic of anci

This carved plaque relief, made from chlorite schist, hails from the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia, circa 2900-2350 BCE. The intricate carvings depict scenes of animals, reflecting the sophisti

This ancient stone axe head, made from weathered shingle and cobalt chlorite schist. Dating back to the Early Bronze Age (c. 3300-2000 BCE), it exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and utilitarian

This intricately carved stamp seal, made from fine chlorite schist, dates back to the Early Dynastic period of Mesopotamia (c. 2900-2350 BCE). It exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and cultural s

This exquisite High Relief Cylinder Seal, made from verde marron and weathered shingle basalt. Dating back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2200-1800 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran and Southeastern Turkey, Luristan culture, Early Bronze Age, ca. 2500 to 2000 BCE. Perhaps one of the earliest dagger variants from the L

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A very old administrative document listing fields, in the form of a ceramic "biscuit," a tablet c

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Early Dynastic IIIb to Akkadian Empire period, ca. 2500 to 2218 BCE. An impressively preserved stone head featuring carefully striated

(2) ancient Near Eastern stone carvings, c. 4th-2nd c. BCE, carved stone, including an Egyptian bust of a man on a stone pedestal (1.5"h total), and a Sumerian chlorite recumbent steer (2.25"l) Proven