Ancient Bactrian Schist Jar Incised Palm Fronds

Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. A cylindrical vessel carved from grey-green chlorite schist and incised with three contiguous abstract renderings of stylized palm fronds. Polished stone

Ancient Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. A lovely jar of a miniature form, hand-carved from forest-green schist with dark grey inclusions. The piriform body rests upon a petite base, has

**Originally Listed At $800** Central Asia, Bactrian, BMAC complex, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. Skillfully carved from grey-blue chlorite schist, this is an ornately incised vessel of a cylindrical form ext

A choice Bactrian rectangular box container, ca. 250 - 125 BC. It is 1-5/8 in long, is carved from dark gray schist and is elaborately decorated with crisply incised geometric designs on each side. Pe

This intriguing ancient sculpture, possibly a chess piece or an ornamental artifact, is crafted from steatite schist and originates from the Bactrian region. It measures 4 cm by 3 cm by 2.8 cm (about

In the contours of this steatite schist figure, the artistry of Ancient Bactria breathes again. Carved with care, this avian form captures the essence of a civilization known for its cross-cultural in

Ancient Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. A wonderful pair of Bactrian jars, both skillfully hand drilled from chlorite of rich blue-gray, black, and charcoal hues. The first and largest p

**Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A nice set of 3 hand-carved alabaster jars of light honey-yellow hues, the 2 largest with integral banding inside t

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

Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. late 1st millennium BCE. A mold-cast bronze jar, used for storing kohl cosmetic material, in the shape of a stylized fish with a slender tail and protruding bodily fins. A

Silver Gilt Reliquary Bust of Blessed Franco of Siena fourth quarter 17th century, Italian, the base supporting a plinth with incised and crossed palm fronds, the bust dressed in classical draping ins

Small ancient Caddo jar with incised exterior swirl design. Dated to 1500 A.D. 3.5"x3". Lip ding, no apparent cracks.Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Renaissance Revival Walnut and Pietra Dura Stand, Late Nineteenth Century. The circular inset pietra dura top depicting a floral spray within an incised border of palm frond tips, the incised and knop

Ancient Persian or Bactrian Carved Stone Jar 5.5''x6.5''. Exceptional carved stone bulbous jar with relief scrolling floral motifs. Surface wear from age. 15th century or older.

**First Time At Auction** Central Asia, Bactria (Bactria Margiana / BMAC), ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A charming vessel with squared edges and a round spout projecting from its top. The sides of the vess

Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. Skillfully carved from grey-green schist, an ornately incised vessel of a cylindrical form that rises to a slightly flared, everted rim and mirrors that s

**Originally Listed At $450** Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A marvelous pottery vessel exhibiting a globular body, a corseted neck, and a flared and folded rim, all sitt

A lot of 4 Late Roman/Byzantine ceramic lamps from the Holy Land, 5th - 6th Century AD, each ovoid with stylized palm-frond decoration in relief. Largest 4 in (10.2 cm). One with losses to bottom, eac

A pair of ancient cylinder seals. Lot includes a black serpentine example, provincial Isin Larsa in style, c. 2000 - 1700 BC, depicting a standing robed figure holding a palm-frond, a cult figure behi

A lot of 4 Egyptian steatite scarabs and scaraboids. Lot includes a 2nd Intermediate type, c. 1750 – 1570 BC, with a horned antelope and a palm frond on the base, 13 x 8 mm; a New Kingdom type, c. 1

A nice Roman ceramic lamp with floral pattern, c. 3rd Century AD, radiating around the fill-hole and geometric decor on shoulder, the with palm-frond within concentric grooves. L: 4 in (10.2cm), W: 3

A Near Eastern glass applique with bull, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, in an archaic style and depicts the bull standing rt. With quadruped below and palm frond over shoulder. An interesting piece and waxe

Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. One of my favorites! Skillfully carved from grey-green schist, this is an ornately incised vessel in the form of a floral motif or possibly a bird claw, di

Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. A cylindrical vessel carved from grey-green schist and incised with several concentric horizontal rings as well as two bands of petite concentric circles.