Antiquity Carved Steatite Vulture Head Vessel from Old Kingdom Egypt (2686-2181 BC)

Dimensions: 9x6x4.5 cm / 3.54x2.36x1.77 inches Originating from the Old Kingdom of Egypt, circa 2686-2181 BC, this steatite vessel showcases the era's affinity for integrating zoomorphic elements into

Old Kingdom, 2686-2181 BC. A carved carnelian amulet of a clenched fist. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 74(a"). 0.16 grams, 6.53mm (1/4"). Ex Michael Nellist collection,

Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom, 3rd to 6th Dynasty, ca. 2686 to 2181 BCE; Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A gorgeous pair of hand-carved alabaster jars. Boasting natural st

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Ancient Egypt, Early Dynastic Period to Old Kingdom, 2nd to 3rd Dynasty, ca. 2890 to 2613 BCE. This is a large and gorgeous stone jar, carved from a mottled diorite. The conical, squat vessel rests on

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Egypt, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 to 712 BCE. A pink sandstone sarcophagus section carved in the form of a profile portrait head. The ancient Egyptians created sarcophagi to form an outer layer of several

Estate grouping of Egyptian and Greek antiquities. Including: Pottery head of Aphrodite, old labels on base, head 1.5", a blue glazed Egyptian pottery faience figure, 2.5", with suspension l

DESCRIPTION: An excavated likely Korean earth-ware vessel of Silla (ancient Korean kingdom: 57 BC-935 AD). Silla is located in the present southern Korean Peninsula. The characterful blackish hard ear

Ancient Egypt, Pre-Dynastic Period, late Naqada II to early Naqada III, ca. 3200 BCE. A stunning ovoid jar with an elegant presentation evocative of ancient Egypt. The vessel is hand-carved from sumpt

An Egyptian limestone male head, New Kingdom 19th-20th Dynasty, the carved head fragment of a male, possibly a Scribe, wearing a headress headed by a baboon over a wig, 5.5"h, Provenance: Sothebys Lon

An Egyptian sandstone fragment, possibly Old Kingdom, the rectangular form panel depicting the naturalistic partial profile of a young man carved with a stylized hair of a wig, almond shape eyes, and

Early New Kingdom, 1569-1480 B.C. A carved wooden figure of a princess advancing, wearing a Broad Collar, tripartite wig and uraeus to the brow; fly whisk held in the left hand across the chest; pierc

Egyptian painted limestone relief fragment, Old Kingdom, 2868 BCE - 2125 BCE, depicting the head and shoulders of a figure with hieroglyphics, mounted on metal stand with separate wooden plinth, 8"h x

Ca. 1426-1400 BCE. Dynasty 18. New Kingdom. Very good condition, with age appropriate surface wear, and no major chips. There is a repair on the beard: from directly below the lip, part of the chin (t

Horus on a falcon sarcophagus. Ancient Egypt, Late Antiquity, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. Bronze Provenance: - Adam A. Weschler & Son, auction of 27 February 1971. - Private collection, Maryland (USA),

Lot of 4 old African carved wood pieces including: 2 fetish figures, both missing one arm, 6.5 in tall, accession numbers; carved wood head on pedestal, 6.5 in; early carved wood African figure, 13.5

Egypt; ca. 1000 B.C. An extremely rare and fine mummified head of a female,with delicate features and retaining virtually all skin surfaces,dentition and hair. Linen wrappings still partly in place (m

Ca. 2050-1786 BCA large limestone carved in raised relief with two columns of hieroglyphs containing titles of an official, the column on the left translated " The Seal Bearer (Treasurer) of the King

HEAD, PURCHASED FROM OLD BARN ON OKRA COKE ISLAND N.C. IN EARLY 1960s, 5 1/4" H, 8 3/4" L, 2" DEEP, RETAINS MUCH OF ORIGINAL PAINT, BODY SHOWS CRACKING

Naqada II Period, 3500-3200 BC. A breccia stone vessel in the shape of a bird with drilled eyes, cylindrical hole in the back with flat rim; two pierced lug handles to the side. See Aston, B.G., Ancie

Egypt; 1st century BC- 1st century AD Very intricate composition of a bird's head with micro-mosaic effect of feathers, eye, etc. Very fine. Dimensions 3/8" (1 cm) Provenance: Provenance: The John J.

Egypt, Late Dynastic, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664 to 525 BCE. Finely carved from marble, a mesmerizing visage comprised of heavy-lidded, almond-shaped eyes, a delicate upturned nose, and full, heart-shaped

Category: Seals and Cultic Scenes This steatite stamp seal from the Old Babylonian Period features carved depictions that likely served a cultic or administrative function, often used to seal document