This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture,these apparently were offerings at  More »

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture,these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful god.This unknown deity appears to have been associated with fertility and rebirth The design that adorns theof stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices.Pressed into soft clay orwax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god.Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless These seals represent dreams,hopes and aspirations for health,success,and happiness that are as old as civilization itself.v-(D.0049)Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0049Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimension1.75" (4.4cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide x 75"(1.9cm)depth Collection: Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

26th Dynasty Faience Amulet of Shu - PF.8044 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 26th Dynasty Medium: Faience

26th Dynasty Faience Amulet of Shu - PF.8044 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 26th Dynasty Medium: Faience   « Less

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings  More »

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful god. This unknown deity appears to have been associated with fertility and rebirth The design that adorns the of stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Pressed into soft clay or wax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god .Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature ,the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health, success, and happiness that are as old as civilization itself. v-(D.0049) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0049Origin: Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BC Dimension1.75" (4.4cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide x 75"(1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings  More »

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful god. This unknown deity appears to have been associated with fertility and rebirth The design that adorns the of stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Pressed into soft clay or wax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god. Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health, success, and happiness that are as old as civilization itself .v-(D.0049) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0049 Origin :Lake Van,Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BC Dimension1.75" (4.4cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide x 75"(1.9cm)depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

26th Dynasty Faience Amulet of Bes - PF.8048 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 26th Dynasty Medium: Faience

26th Dynasty Faience Amulet of Bes - PF.8048 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 26th Dynasty Medium: Faience   « Less

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings  More »

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful god. This unknown deity appears to have been associated with fertility and rebirth The design that adorns the of stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Pressed into soft clay or wax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god. Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health, success, and happiness that are as old as civilization itself. v-(D.0049) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0049Origin: Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BC Dimension1.75" (4.4cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide x 75"(1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

26th Dynasty Faience Wadj Amulet - PF.8051 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 26th Dynasty Medium: Faience

26th Dynasty Faience Wadj Amulet - PF.8051 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 26th Dynasty Medium: Faience   « Less

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings at  More »

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful god. This unknown deity appears to have been associated with fertility and rebirth The design that adorns the of stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices .Pressed into soft clay or wax ,they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god .Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless These seals represent dreams hopes and aspirations for health, success, and happiness that are as old as civilization itself. v-(D.0049) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0049 Origin: Lake Van,Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BC Dimension1.75" (4.4cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide x 75"(1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Duplicate of FF.201 - PF.1478 Origin: Egypt Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Roman Period Medium: Diorite

Duplicate of FF.201 - PF.1478 Origin: Egypt Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Roman Period Medium: Diorite   « Less

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings  More »

This ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van.Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful god.This unknown deity appears to have been associated with fertility and rebirth The design that adorns the of stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Pressed into soft clay or wax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god. Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health,success,and happiness that are as old as civilization itself.v-(D.0049)Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0049Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimension1.75" (4.4cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide x 75"(1.9cm)depth Collection: Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less