Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Idol Carving Figurine, c. 800-600 BCECategory: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite idol represents a figurative carving from the ancient Near East, commonly used in religious and ritual contexts. Its detailed portrayal suggests a signSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Idol Carving Figurine, c. 800-600 BCECategory: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite idol represents a figurative carving from the ancient Near East, commonly used in religious and ritual contexts. Its detailed portrayal suggests a signSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Idol Carving, Early Bronze Age, c. 3300-2100 BCEThis steatite idol from the Early Bronze Age of the Near East demonstrates the era's distinctive artistic style and religious iconography. Idols like this were likely used in domestic shrines or carriSee Sold Price
2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Animal Head Carving, c. 3000-2000 BCEThis exquisite steatite carving of an animal's head, likely representing a guardian or symbolic creature, hails from the early Bronze Age civilizations of the Near East. The intricate detailing and stSee Sold Price
2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Eagle Carving, Middle Bronze Age, c. 2100-1550 BCEThis steatite carving of an eagle from the Middle Bronze Age features the bird, a potent symbol of power and divine protection in Near Eastern cultures. Such carvings were commonly used as amulets orSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Feline Carving, Middle Bronze Age, c. 2100-1550 BCEThis steatite feline carving from the Middle Bronze Age reflects the cultural and artistic practices of the Near East. The figure, which emphasizes the muscularity and grace of the animal, likely heldSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Figurine Idol Amulet, ca. 2000-1800 BCEThis steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was woSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Figurine Idol Amulet, ca. 2000-1800 BCEThis steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was woSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Bust Head Carving, Neo-Sumerian Period (Ur III), c. 2112-2004 BCEThis steatite bust head carving from the Neo-Sumerian period (Ur III) exemplifies the artistry of the era, focusing on detailed human features which may represent a deity or a high-ranking individual.See Sold Price
2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Amulet with Dot Eye Carving, Akkadian Empire, c. 2334-2154 BCEThis steatite amulet from the Akkadian Empire features a dot eye carving, a motif often used to ward off the evil eye and protect the wearer. The use of steatite and the stylized eye symbol are indicaSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Steatite Idol, Near Eastern, c. 1800-1500 BCECategory: Ornaments and Dress Accessories This steatite idol represents a striking example of Near Eastern art from circa 1800-1500 BCE. Featuring a human figure with distinctive, exaggerated featuresSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Cylinder Seal, Neo-Assyrian Period, c. 911-609 BCEThis cylinder seal from the Neo-Assyrian period is carved from steatite, a material favored for its durability and ease of carving. The intricate engravings likely served both decorative and functionaSee Sold Price
2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal with Dual Faces, Akkadian Empire, c. 2334-2154 BCEThis unique two-faced stamp seal from the Akkadian Empire era is crafted from steatite, a material favored for its durability and ease of carving. The intricate designs on both sides of the seal wouldSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal with Dual Faces, Akkadian Empire, c. 2334-2154 BCEThis unique two-faced stamp seal from the Akkadian Empire era is crafted from steatite, a material favored for its durability and ease of carving. The intricate designs on both sides of the seal wouldSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Lamassu Sculpture Amulet, c. 800-600 BCECategory: Pendants and Figurines This steatite amulet represents a Lamassu, an Assyrian protective deity. Featuring the body of a bull and the head of a human, it epitomizes the Near Eastern artisticSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Falcon Amulet, c. 1200-539 BCECategory: Pendants and Figurines Carved from steatite, this amulet depicts a falcon, a symbol of divine protection and power in the ancient Near East. Dating from the Iron Age to the Neo-Assyrian PeriSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Two-Faced Stamp Seal, Akkadian Empire, c. 2334-2154 BCEThis dual-faced stamp seal from the Akkadian Empire showcases the high level of symbolic and functional artistry typical of the period. The intricate carvings on both sides were used to seal and securSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Two-Faced Stamp Seal, Neo-Babylonian Period, c. 626-539 BCEOriginating from the Neo-Babylonian Period, this steatite seal features distinct carvings on both faces. Such seals were essential tools in ancient Mesopotamian bureaucracy, used for authenticating doSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Bifacial Steatite Amulet, Neo-Babylonian Period, c. 626-539 BCEThis bifacial steatite amulet from the Neo-Babylonian period displays carvings on both sides, which likely served both decorative and apotropaic functions. The craftsmanship reflects the period's advaSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Bactria-Margiana Steatite Idol Base, c. 2300-1700 BCECategory: Figurines and Statuettes This piece represents the base of a Bactria-Margiana idol, indicative of the region's rich ritualistic culture. The intricate carvings suggest it likely supported aSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Steatite Carving of a Humanoid "Eagle Head" Idol, Near East, 3rd Millennium BCEThis steatite carving, measuring 10 x 6.5 cm, represents an intriguing humanoid figure with an "eagle head," a motif suggestive of the Near Eastern artistic traditions dating back to the 3rd millenniuSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Idol c.600 BC.Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Idol c.600 BC. Size of figure 3 3/8 inches high. Ancient bronze figure of a standing Idol wearing headdress. Condition: Perfect. mounted. Provenance: From The Estate of RabSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCECategory: Sealings This steatite stamp seal from the Near East features a geometric pattern that is both aesthetic and functional. Such seals were used to secure and decorate containers or documents,See Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCEAncient steatite stamp seal from the Near Eastern Iron Age, featuring intricate geometric and astral designs. This artifact reflects the cultural significance of seals in ancient administrative and trSee Sold Price
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Carving, Middle Assyrian Period, c. 1392-934 BCE$25
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Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Cylinder Seal, Neo-Assyrian Period, c. 911-609 BCE$25
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Cylinder Bead, Early Bronze Age, c. 3300-2100 BCE$35
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Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Chlorite Steatite Animal Figurine, 3rd Millennium BCE$35
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, Middle Assyrian Period, c. 1392-934 BCE$25
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAncient Near Eastern Steatite Two-Faced Stamp Seal, Neo-Assyrian Period, c. 911-609 BCE$25
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Two-Faced Stamp Seal, Neo-Assyrian Period, c. 911-609 BCE$25
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Two-Faced Stamp Seal, Middle Assyrian Period, c. 1392-934 BCE$25
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Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Wood Carving Amulet, Circa 1st Millennium BCE$15
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Chlorite Schist Bracelet, c. 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE$35
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Bifacial Stamp Seal with Avian Motif, c. 2nd Millennium BCE$25
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAncient Near Eastern Chlorite Schist Carved Stone Animal Figurine$15
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