An Ancient Double-Headed Animal Steatite Amulet, Near Eastern, 2nd Millennium BCE

This intriguing double-headed animal amulet, carved from steatite, reflects the Near Eastern mastery of symbolic representation. Such amulets were often personal talismans, invoking the protective pow

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

This steatite artifact embodies the skilled workmanship of the Near Eastern artisans during the 2nd millennium BCE. Its diminutive form likely served a practical or amuletic purpose, common in the dai

Discover this charming stone figurine from the 2nd Millennium BCE, representing an animal in an alert posture, possibly a domestic creature from the Mesopotamian region. It measures 4 x 2 cm and captu

This steatite amulet, carved in the likeness of a vulture, was a potent symbol in the Near East, embodying protection and celestial connection. Such talismans were commonly used in rituals, believed t

Lot of 4 Ancient Near Eastern Stone Animal Amulets c.2nd Millennium BC. Size 16-32 mm. Fine lot of small stone animals seals amulets with hole through for suspension. Ex Private New York City collecti

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

An exquisite representation of Near Eastern artistry, this lapis lazuli amulet of a feline exemplifies the region's skill in capturing form and essence in precious stone. Revered for its deep blue hue

Ancient Near East, The Levant, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A rare double-headed example of a hand-built pottery figure depicting Astarte, the ancient goddess associated with war, fertility, and sexuality;

Ancient Near East, The Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE; northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A wonderful pair of ancient artifacts: ram-headed finia

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze depicting a bird with wings spread above an advancing canine, tree and leaping goat. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collecti

Delicately carved, this 1.8 x 1.7 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant

Delicately carved, this 1.7 x 1 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant co

Delicately carved, this 1.9 x 1.2 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant

Delicately carved, this 2 x 1.4 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant co

This steatite relief tablet, spanning 10 by 7 cm, serves as a window into the complex iconography of the Near Eastern civilizations during the 2nd millennium BCE. The intricate carving depicts a mytho

**Originally Listed At $650** Ancient Near East, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A really delightful ceramic ram, hand-modeled into a sturdy form with four nub-like legs, a thick body, and a proud head atop a

**Originally Listed At $750** Ancient Near East, Syria, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. An intriguing terracotta idol with a roughly triangular body, rounded peripheries, and a pair of pierc

Ancient Near East, Syria, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. An intriguing terracotta idol with a roughly triangular body, rounded peripheries, and a pair of pierced 'eyes' surrounded by thinly

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. A large and flat spear blade of a symmetrical composition. The broad, elongated blade is void of a central midrib

This steatite figure, with an eagle's head atop a human form, is a testament to the Near Eastern melding of the natural world with the divine. Such figures often represented powerful deities and were

This steatite figure, with an eagle's head atop a human form, is a testament to the Near Eastern melding of the natural world with the divine. Such figures often represented powerful deities and were

This stone amulet, intricately carved in the form of a lion, symbolizes the power and majesty that the animal represented in ancient Mesopotamia. The lion was often associated with royalty and divine

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