Large Bactrian Ceremonial 'Lock' Idol

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A substantial calcite alabaster padlock-shaped weight with rounded edges. 12.5 kg, 36cm (14 1/4"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. Among the most iconic

2nd millennium BC. A carved fossiliferous limestone columnar idol with shallow slot to each flat face and both sides. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.e

4th millennium BC. A huge alabaster idol in the form of a slender pillar with round section body, narrowing at the top to form a neck; widening to a short section to form an elongated head. 11.1 kg, 8

2nd millennium BC. A large carved alabaster discoid idol with shallow slot to each flat face. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.edu/1004617. 18.7 kg, 40c

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A substantial alabaster pillar idol of waisted cylindrical form with flaring base, the base and top both carved with a shallow groove extending as a shallow depression to the si

Near East, Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd Millennium BCE. A large stone idol, somewhat humorously carved in the shape of a large aspirin tablet, with a groove dividing both surfaces into semi-circles. Size:

Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd Millennium BCE. A large stone idol, with a shallow slot/groove on each flat face, dividing both surfaces into semi-circles. This particular example is cut and car

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A large circular idol, hand-carved from a mottled beige stone with light inclusions, with a shallow slot/groove on one face which divides

A BACTRIAN Style Schist Stone Idol. Size 8 1/2 inches high. Fine carved schist stone female idol featured standing with bare breast with etched circle eyes wearing large necklace. Not ancient. Provena

A Tall carved wooden female effigy with incised and raised scar designs, large semi circular ears, facial scars and mineral pigments. The alusi are housed in shrines or ceremonial compounds where they

Large Bactrian Chlorite Vessel with Eagles and Snakes, c. 2200 B.C.Of conical shape with everted rim, decorated with two spread winged eagles fighting a snake on either side, the two snakes with entwi

Western Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. Quite a head turner, a large vessel of a waisted profile with a rolled rim, skillfully carved from banded alabaster of rich golden hues and mesmerizing w

Ca. 3100-2500 BC.A stone carved chalice with a tall stem and a conical base topped with a bowl with slightly flaring walls. It has a beautiful cream colour, with brownish veins running through its bod

THIS BEAUTIFUL NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACT IS 6&1/2 INCHES LONG AND 3&3/4 INCHES TALL. IT IS FROM TENNESSEE. IT WILL MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION! KEY WORDS: NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ART

14 1/2"h x 4 1/2"W. 1000-1500 AD. From a European Collection.

This is a large Sumba ceremonial textile known as a Lau Hada, a ritual cloth from East Sumba Island, Indonesia. The textile has been embellished with Nassa Shells and a beautiful pattern and design of

Item: Large Bactrian Grey Stone Figure of a Mouflon, Persia, c. 1500 B.C. Date/Origin: Persia, c. 1500 B.C. Materials: Stone Dimensions: 12 cm L x 10 cm H - 4 11/16 x 3 15/16 inches Provenance: Englis

13 3/4"H x 3 3/4 Carribean Islands Taino region

One side has 2 women with waving arms. The other has a large lock with much more. Drawings in crayon, ballpoint ink, and markers on panels cut from brown paper bags. Each is approximately 12" by 17",

Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A handsome grey schist censer with a conical handle and a cuboid body. The body is drilled out into a wide, cylindrical opening with smooth sides and a f

3rd millennium BC. A large alabaster offering table in the form of a disc with a recessed channel to each face. 33 kg, 47cm (16 1/2"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000.

THIS BEAUTIFUL NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACT IS 8&1/2 INCHES LONG. IT IS FROM RANDOLPH COUNTY OHIO. FOUND ON 3-27-1922. IT WILL MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION! KEY WORDS: NATIVE AMERICAN I

Afghanistan, 19th century Possibly a large kiddush cup or Passover bowl Hand wrought and chased with Magen David and appropriate decoration 7" wide.

Ancient Near East, Bactrian, ca. 2200 to 1700 BCE. A very fine Bactrian bronze stamp seal of a circular form with ornate openwork compartmentalized designs representing a profile-headed bird with outs