Collection of Ancient Sumerian Chlorite Schist Carved Lioness in Vigilant Posture, c. 2500-2000 BCE

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 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 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 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 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 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

(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

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 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

Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. Skillfully carved from grey-blue chlorite schist, this is an ornately incised vessel of a cylindrical form that rises to a very slightly flared, unpronoun

Ancient Near East, southern Mesopotamia, southern Iraq, Sumer, Early Dynastic II, ca. 2700 to 2400 BCE. A superb large cylinder seal carved from light green calcite. The scene consists of two crossed

This steatite stamp seal, dating back to the New Kingdom period in Egypt, features intricate carvings that represent ancient Egyptian religious symbols. The detailed craftsmanship and symbolic imagery

1st c. B.C.E. Roman Egyptian Carved and Polychromed funerary carved wooden mask of a Pharaonic Official with scarab crown, 14" x 9 1/2" x 3", shrinkage cracks. From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

Ancient Near East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A large, hand-carved gray schist frieze depicting a scene from the early life of Buddha entitled, "The Great D

This small animal figurine, made from expertly carved stone, exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and profound cultural significance of Sumerian artisans in ancient Mesopotamia. Such figurines were

Ancient GANDHARAN SCHIST BUDDHA PERFORMING TWIN MIRACLES C.2ND CENTURY AD. SIZE 24 inches high + stand, 8 inches widest point. (Size: 610mm x 210mm; Weight: 20kg) A schist stone carving of a standing

This glass bead is a relic of the Warring States period, an era of rich cultural and artistic development. Its deep coloration and gilded motifs reflect an ancient Chinese aesthetic, where such beads

This glass bead is a relic of the Warring States period, an era of rich cultural and artistic development. Its deep coloration and gilded motifs reflect an ancient Chinese aesthetic, where such beads

This ancient signet ring, spanning 2.5 cm in height and 1.8 cm in width, is crafted from bronze'a choice metal in Greek and Roman jewelry making. Its preserved impression features iconography signific

Ancient Cycladic Marble Head ca. 2500-2400 BC. Size of the head without the stand 1 7/8 inches high. The lyre-shaped, slightly convex head has broad cheeks, a long aquiline nose set high up, a rounded

This exquisite eyed bead, made from intricate mosaic glass. Dating back to the Han Dynasty (c. 206 BCE - 220 CE), it exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship and cultural significance of Silk Road

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

This ring features a finely carved semi-precious stone, set in an intricately designed metal base. Dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE, the carving depicts a ritual scene, possibly indicating the ri

Egyptian Alabaster figure of Thoth, Greco-Roman Period (c. 1st c. BCE - 2nd c. CE), Egypt, modeled in walking position, fists clenched, wearing a tripartite wig and short loincloth, carved with back p