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 withan 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

Faience Amulet - GC.21 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: Late Kingdom Condition: Fine

Faience Amulet - GC.21 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: Late Kingdom Condition: Fine   « 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 to3000 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

Egyptian Miniature Frog Amulet - GC.04 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 300 BC Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Late Kingdom Condition: Fine

Egyptian Miniature Frog Amulet - GC.04 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 300 BC Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Late Kingdom Condition: Fine   « Less

Faience Amulet - OF.079 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 300 BC Dimensions: 3.1" (7.9cm) high Collection: Egyptian Medium: Faience

Faience Amulet - OF.079 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 300 BC Dimensions: 3.1" (7.9cm) high Collection: Egyptian Medium: Faience   « Less

Originally an offering at the shrine of a powerful deity, this votive seal was discovered with a cache of relatedartifactsalong .Thecultmostlikelycenteredaroundanature god,  More »

Originally an offering at the shrine of a powerful deity, this votive seal was discovered with a cache of relatedartifactsalong .Thecultmostlikelycenteredaroundanature god, one concerned with fertility and rebirth. Birds wereclearly mportant to this cult,perhaps beingassociatedwithhedeaofhesoul.Thissanextremelyfineexampleofearlyanimalsculpture. Depicting a stylized bird, its base bears the intaglio image of a bird. Pressed into softwaxorclay,Abstractandelegantyetcloselyobservantofnature,hisremarkablesealevokesavanishedworldatthedawnof Westernculture.-(D.00110)Votive Bird Sealwithan Intaglio-D.0110rigin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BCDimensions: 2.125"(5.4cm) highx.625(1.6cm)widex1(2.5cm)depth Collection:Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium:Dickit E   « Less

Faience Head of Horus - OF.108 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Dimensions: 2.1" (5.3cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Late Dynastic  More »

Faience Head of Horus - OF.108 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Dimensions: 2.1" (5.3cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Late Dynastic Period Medium: Faience   « Less

Faience Amulet of Horus - FF.072 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 526 BC Dimensions: 1.75" (4.4cm) high Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 265h Dynasty Medium:  More »

Faience Amulet of Horus - FF.072 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 526 BC Dimensions: 1.75" (4.4cm) high Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 265h Dynasty Medium: Faience   « Less

Faience Amulet of Khnum - FF.073 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Dimensions: 1.26" (3.2cm) high Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 26th Dynasty Medium:  More »

Faience Amulet of Khnum - FF.073 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Dimensions: 1.26" (3.2cm) high Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 26th Dynasty Medium: Faience   « Less