c. 1720-1570 B.C. A steatite scarab with various symmetrically placed hieroglyphs carved on the underside to allow the scarab to function as a stamp seal. The hieroglyphs  More »

c. 1720-1570 B.C. A steatite scarab with various symmetrically placed hieroglyphs carved on the underside to allow the scarab to function as a stamp seal. The hieroglyphs chosen were selected for their protective meaning such as nefer-sign, oudjat-sign, shen-sign and the crown of Lower Egypt therefore giving the scarab seal an amuletic quality. On the top, under the two "angle" sign you can read the beginning of the a-n-r formula, which is most probably connection with the worship of the god Re. This piece is very representative of the Canaanite production during the Hyksos Period and is in very good condition. Shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority. ********* The Hyksos Period in Egypt occurred during the Second Intermediate Period and is a time during which a culture from the Levant occupied and ruled much of northern Egypt. The term Hyksos is the name given to these peoples by the Egyptians. Accordingly, it literally translates to “Rulers of Foreign Lands”. During this period trade with the Aegean, the Levant and the kingdom of Kush was extensive encouraging the transmission of goods as well as ideas.   « Less

c. 7th-9th Century A.D. An Early Islamic/ Late Byzantine mold-made lamp of Syro-Palestine manufacture. Composed of buff clay with a large filling hole surrounded by a  More »

c. 7th-9th Century A.D. An Early Islamic/ Late Byzantine mold-made lamp of Syro-Palestine manufacture. Composed of buff clay with a large filling hole surrounded by a triple molding. The elongated nozzle is sooty and bears a channel framed by high ridges. A high conical handle rises from the rear of the lamp. A large cross is present on the bottom of the lamp, a keel-ridge runs from the ring base. In very good and original condition. Very small, minor chip on base. 3.98 x 2.8 x 1.77 inches (10.1 x 7.1 x 4.5 cms) Custom lucite stand, worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority. Bibliography: Qedem 8 , “Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection”, (Jerusalem, 1978). Israeli and Avida, “Oil Lamps from Eretz Israel: The Louis and Carmen Warschaw Collection at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.”, (The Israel Museum: Jerusalem, 1988), p. 436, 446-452.   « Less

c. 7th-8th Century A.D. Mold made using reddish buff clay, comprised of tear shaped body with ring base. Ornamented with birds and animals in discus, star decoration on  More »

c. 7th-8th Century A.D. Mold made using reddish buff clay, comprised of tear shaped body with ring base. Ornamented with birds and animals in discus, star decoration on base. Remains of red paint. In very good and original condition. 3.58 x 3.35 x 1.22 inches (9.5 x 8.5 x 3.1 cms) Custom lucite stand, worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority. Bibliography: Qedem 8 , “Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection”, (Jerusalem, 1978). ********* The lamp, in the form of a small clay bowl in which oil was burned, was the most common form of domestic lighting from very early times. As olive oil was plentiful in Palestine, this was the fuel normally used in lamps. “As thou shalt command the children of Yisra’el, that they bring pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always” (Exodus 27:20); the wick was usually made of flax. According to the Mishna, a much greater variety of oils was used for lighting during the Roman period, included oils extracted from sesame seeds, nuts, horseradish and vegetable resins: naptha (an inflammable oil, obtained by dry distillation of coal, shale, etc.) is also mentioned   « Less

c. 7th-11th Century A.D. A mold made ovoid lamp with wide raised rims by central hole and knobbed handle. Very well defined carinations, concentric circles containing  More »

c. 7th-11th Century A.D. A mold made ovoid lamp with wide raised rims by central hole and knobbed handle. Very well defined carinations, concentric circles containing various geometric designs on body of vessel. Three concentric circles on base. Nice, natural patina. In excellent and original condition. 4.09 x 3.11 x 1.85 inches (10.4 x 7.9 x 4.7 cms) Plexiglas stand, shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority. Bibliography: Qedem 8 , “Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection”, (Jerusalem, 1978) Noam Adler, “Oil Lamps of the Holy Land”, (Jerusalem, 2005) Srdjin Djuric, “Ancient Lamps from the Mediterranean”,(Eika Publishing, 1995)   « Less

c. 57-45 B.C. Cast from lead for use in a sling, the diamond shaped bullet is bi-conical on one side and flat on the other marked with the roman numerals LXIII marking it  More »

c. 57-45 B.C. Cast from lead for use in a sling, the diamond shaped bullet is bi-conical on one side and flat on the other marked with the roman numerals LXIII marking it as ammunition for a member of the thirteenth legion. Originally founded by Julius Caesar in 57 B.C. this legion was in use until it was disbanded in 45 B.C.. During this time they took part in such conflicts as the Gaelic Wars as well as fighting on the side of Caesar during his battle with Pompey and the Senate. It was then reconstituted by Augustus in 41 B.C. as the Legio XIII Gemina (or the 13th Twin Legion) and was in use until the fifth century A.D. 1.65 inches (4.2 cms) Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority   « Less

c. 1st-2nd Century A.D. A cast silver eagle, perched on integral plinth, wings folded with excellent incised feather detail. Well defined facial features with articulate  More »

c. 1st-2nd Century A.D. A cast silver eagle, perched on integral plinth, wings folded with excellent incised feather detail. Well defined facial features with articulate pupils. Found in Israel. An extremely rare piece in very good condition. 1.34 inches (3.4 cms); 23.6 g Shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority ******** The silver eagle was the ensign of the Roman Legion and the symbol of its power. The legatus was the officer in charge, and he would assign an aquilifer who was the soldier that would carry the aquila (eagle) into battle. If the eagle was captured the legion would disband. It is interesting that Julius Caesar personally sanctified the eagle when the legion was brought forth. On one of the legion standards the powerful talons of the eagle are gripping golden thunderbolts, as the eagle stands ready for flight against all enemies of Rome. At the very top of the standard above the eagle is a gold bar with the inscription SPQR (Senatus Populus Romanus) honoring the Senate and the People. The ancient Roman eagle is important in the study of Biblical archaeology. As with the ancient Hebrews the eagle symbolizes divinity, the bird that comes from above.   « Less

Late Period, c. 600-300 B.C. The deity is depicted seated frontally on an integral plinth with a hand resting on each knee, his tail wrapped around to the right side. As  More »

Late Period, c. 600-300 B.C. The deity is depicted seated frontally on an integral plinth with a hand resting on each knee, his tail wrapped around to the right side. As a guardian deity Bes is one of the few Egyptian gods to be regularly depicted in a frontal position. The facial features are finely carved and depict the god with a striated mane surrounding a small mouth. His cheeks are full and the nose is small yet bulbous. The eyes are partially closed above which sit large eyebrows that would have originally been inlaid. Small ears protrude from either side of the head and he wears a modius. This piece is in excellent condition with the vein of the stone adding to its aesthetic appeal. 2.95 x 1.26 inches (7.5 x 3.2 cms) Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority ************** Bes was an Egyptian deity of protection and the iconography originally referred to several different protective deities in the Egyptian pantheon, later amalgamated into a single figure. In addition to warding off evil spirits he was also closely associated with the protection of women and children and came to be associated with protection during childbirth.   « Less

c. late 2nd Century-3rd Century A.D. A rectangular slab of white marble, originally part of a sarcophagus, with relief carving. Depicted is a partial image of a figure,  More »

c. late 2nd Century-3rd Century A.D. A rectangular slab of white marble, originally part of a sarcophagus, with relief carving. Depicted is a partial image of a figure, undoubtedly the deceased, wearing a well pleated garment, encircled within a raised border. Fruits and offerings shown below. Some roughness around the edges and surface wear, otherwise in excellent condition. 8.25 x 13.5 inches (3.25 x 5.31 cms) Custom wood base, shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority.   « Less

c. 1st Century A.D. Carved from fine white marble, the roman god Bacchus (Dionysos in Greek) is depicted with weight on his left leg, naked except for an animal skin  More »

c. 1st Century A.D. Carved from fine white marble, the roman god Bacchus (Dionysos in Greek) is depicted with weight on his left leg, naked except for an animal skin draped over left shoulder, mounted. 14.25 inches (36 cms) high. Custom wood stand, shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority. *************** Bacchus (Greek Dionysos) was the god of wine. Consequently he was seen as the personification of the life force of the vine and vegetation and the earth's fertility. He was a volatile god whose rites were celebrated in an ecstatic and orgiastic fashion. His female devotees were the Maenads (Bacchantes) and their drunken and lascivious male counterparts were the Satyrs (Fauns). Drunken old Silenos was also a member of his retinue. Nowhere in ancient literature is the passion and fury of Dionysos better articulated than in Euripides tragedy, "The Bacchantes," (ca. 406 BC). Where Dionysos and the women of Thebes exact a terrible revenge on young prince Pentheus for his failure to pay homage to the god.   « Less

Two ancient Mesopotamian Limestone Cylinder Seals.(3500BC-640AD) Perhaps Bactrian,Sumerian,or Sassanian Empire.2.8cm.X1.3cm. and 2.3cm.X 1.3cm. These were meant to be  More »

Two ancient Mesopotamian Limestone Cylinder Seals.(3500BC-640AD) Perhaps Bactrian,Sumerian,or Sassanian Empire.2.8cm.X1.3cm. and 2.3cm.X 1.3cm. These were meant to be worn as jewelry,so to be readily available for authorization and notarization signatures on the first clay tablets.Often discovered in the tombs at the ancient burial sites.Placed there to honor the deceased. Excellent condition.No claims to actual age,era, or origin. Paypal is accepted.Insurance is extra charge.   « Less