Origin: Yemen Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high x 3.45" (8.8cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Sabean Medium: Bronze

Origin: Yemen Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high x 3.45" (8.8cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Sabean Medium: Bronze   « 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.0111) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0111Origin: 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

Origin: Arabian Peninsula Circa: 2000 BC to 1200 BC Dimensions: 4.375" (11.1cm) high x 1.5" (3.8cm) wide x .75" (1.9cm) depth Collection: Biblical/Near Eastern Style: South  More »

Origin: Arabian Peninsula Circa: 2000 BC to 1200 BC Dimensions: 4.375" (11.1cm) high x 1.5" (3.8cm) wide x .75" (1.9cm) depth Collection: Biblical/Near Eastern Style: South Arabian Medium: Green Jasper   « 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 towardnature ,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.0111) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0111Origin: 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

Origin: Yemen Circa: 30 BC to 130 AD Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high x 3" (7.6cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Sabean Medium: Bronze

Origin: Yemen Circa: 30 BC to 130 AD Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high x 3" (7.6cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Sabean Medium: Bronze   « Less

Although time and fortune have added a great of character to this piece, it is difficult to say for certain what type of animal was depicted, though most probably it was a  More »

Although time and fortune have added a great of character to this piece, it is difficult to say for certain what type of animal was depicted, though most probably it was a sheep, goat or horse. The odd protrusions on the hindquarters and the shape of the neck suggest that this was originally an offering vessel with a spout and handle, perhaps used for anointing sacrificial victims with oil. The passage of the millennia has given it the abstract beauty of modern sculpture. - (FZ.084)   « 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.0111) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0111 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

This miniature sculpture of an animal was possibly used as an amulet. - (FZ.105)

This miniature sculpture of an animal was possibly used as an amulet. - (FZ.105)   « 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.0115) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0115 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

Perhaps this powerful sculpture was offered as a perpetual gift to the gods in place of a live animal. Throughout history, mankind has been fascinated by the strength and  More »

Perhaps this powerful sculpture was offered as a perpetual gift to the gods in place of a live animal. Throughout history, mankind has been fascinated by the strength and grace of the bull. It has been the most prized sacrifice to the heavens, and frequently revered as a god itself. From Neolithic cave paintings to the Mithraic shrines of late antiquity, the bull has served as an apt metaphor for strength and nobility. This magnificent sculpture captures both those qualities at the same time as it reflects nature. - (FZ.135)   « Less