COLLECTION OF ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AND NEAR EASTERN AMULETS 1ST MILLENIUM BCE

This lapis lazuli amulet, dimensionally petite at 2 x 1 cm, hails from the Near Eastern region and dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. It displays the intricate artisanship and symbolic importance o

An ancient stone lioness amulet, crafted in the Near East during the 1st millennium BCE, represents the symbolic strength and protection associated with lioness figures in ancient cultures. This compa

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

Behold this striking lapis lazuli scarab amulet from the 1st Millennium BCE, a precious relic of the Near East. Measuring approximately 0.98 by 0.59 inches, the artifact's deep celestial blue, laced w

This recumbent bovine amulet, measuring 5 x 3 cm, hails from the ancient Near East, a region renowned for its rich iconography and symbolic representations in art. Carved in the 1st millennium BCE, th

Crafted from chalcedony, this feline amulet, 2x1.5 cm in size, is a beautiful representation of ancient Near Eastern artistry. The soft translucence of the stone highlights the delicate features and p

Behold this enigmatic lapis lazuli amulet, a striking representation of Near Eastern craftsmanship from the 1st Millennium BCE. Measuring an intimate 1.18 by 0.47 inches, this artifact's deep blue hue

This stone amulet, carved in the likeness of a lion cub, represents an ancient Near Eastern artisan's dedication to creating objects of both spiritual significance and aesthetic appeal. In a culture t

This exquisite 1.5 x 1.2 cm zoomorphic amulet, sculpted from jasper, hails from the Roman Period, specifically around the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. The craftsmanship reflects the Roman ap

An ancient fist amulet, crafted from black stone with dark red inclusions, originating from the Near East or Egypt in the 1st millennium BCE. This intriguing artifact represents the symbolic power and

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

Ancient Near East, Sumerian or Achaemenid, ca. late 3rd to mid-1st millennium BCE. A fine selection of 3 hand-carved lapis lazuli amulets from the ancient Near East. First is an abstract anthropomorph

Ancient Near eastern Pottery Vessel c.1st millenium BC. Size 3 1/8 inches high. Early pottery handles jar with ornate decoration. Condition: repaired with chips. Provenance: Ex Guy Clark Collection VA

Egypt, Pre-Dynastic Period, Naqada II, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE; Ancient Near East, perhaps Bactrian, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A striking ensemble of 2 Egyptian and 2 Near Eastern stone mace heads all with

Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE; Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Persia, Parthian to Sassanian Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 600 CE. A collection of 5 ancient carnelia

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Mideast - Central Asia, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, ca 3rd to 1st millennium BCE. A nice assortment of amulets and beads in carved shell and stone along with

**Originally Listed At $250** Near East / Central Asia, Anatolia, Indus Valley, Afghanistan, Achaemenid, Neo Assyrian, Persia, ca. 2000 BCE to 500 CE. A collection of 7 ancient stone and bronze beads

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom to Romano-Egyptian Period, ca. mid-16th century BCE to 2nd century CE; Ancient Eastern Mediterranean, Phoenicia, ca. 6th BCE to 1st century CE. A collection of ancient beads

Egypt; 1st Millenium BC Well carved miniature or amulet of gleaming stone. Larger and finer than the usual. Dimensions 1 3/16" (3 cm) Provenance: Provenance: The John J. Slocum Collection Mr. Sloc

Lot of Five Ancient Near Eastern Amulets 1st Millennium B.C. Size 11 - 18 mm. With tag naming ownership of K. Williams, July 1, 1992, London.

The California Museum of Ancient Art is de-accessioning lot # 130 to raise funds for its Ancient Art Acquisition Fund in order to build its growing collections. Five ancient Near Eastern amulets – t