A small grinding mortar and pestle used to gring cosmetics in very nice condition. Hellenistic period, circa 4th - 2nd Centuries B.C.E. Diameter of dish is 11.5cm or 4 1/2  More »

A small grinding mortar and pestle used to gring cosmetics in very nice condition. Hellenistic period, circa 4th - 2nd Centuries B.C.E. Diameter of dish is 11.5cm or 4 1/2 inches.   « Less

Bronze helmet from holyland area circa. 8th - 6th Century B.C.E. A very rare find in this early helmet. Not a known type and probably represents a semitic or Jewish helmet of  More »

Bronze helmet from holyland area circa. 8th - 6th Century B.C.E. A very rare find in this early helmet. Not a known type and probably represents a semitic or Jewish helmet of which there are no known depictions. Another possiblity is that it was a headpiece worn by a page or other personell that needed protection, but not combat soldiers. A similar helmet of the period can be found in the Relief from the palace of Sargon at Khorsobad 721-705 B.C.E See "Art of Warfare in Biblical Lands" page 446-447. Also, many examples of non-conical cap-like helmets like this on several reliefs of Ashurnasirpal in particular in friezes showing the Elamites who were captured by him and wore similar types of helmets (668 - 630 B.C.E.). See "Art of Warfare in Biblical Lands" page 446-447, The helmet would be worn tilted to the back of the head. Diameter is 15+ cm (6+ inches). Minor repair (black area which can be seen in photo of inverted helmet). About 95% original. Custom Stand included. Helmet can be viewed in our gallery at Showplace Antique Center, "Zuzim Judaea" #114, 40 West 25th Street New York, NY. Trocadero customers viewing the auction, please contact us directly or through Trocadero.   « Less

Middle Bronze IIB/C 1730 - 1550 B.C.E. Magnificent Large Krater. Amiran writes that few examples exist of this type and the ones she shows are smaller varieties. Similar to  More »

Middle Bronze IIB/C 1730 - 1550 B.C.E. Magnificent Large Krater. Amiran writes that few examples exist of this type and the ones she shows are smaller varieties. Similar to Amiran 29:11. This beautiful piece measures 25cm height and 25 1/2 cm diameter.   « Less

Beautifully shaped holyland filler jug with curved spout. Similar to Amiran 88:10 Iron Age III 800 - 587 B.C.E., A very hard to find item you have probably never seen. Fully  More »

Beautifully shaped holyland filler jug with curved spout. Similar to Amiran 88:10 Iron Age III 800 - 587 B.C.E., A very hard to find item you have probably never seen. Fully intact with nice patina. A similar style was produced in the Herodian period and without the base. This jug probably represents an early stage in the evolution of the style. Measures 14.5cm height, 12.5cm diameter including handle. All our items are viewable in our Gallery "Zuzim Judaea" #114 at Showplace Antique Center, 40 West 25th St. New York, NY. Contact for hours.   « Less

A decent sized attractive red slip, painted with vertical stripes, Amphora from the holyland. Intact, in Good condition, with minor flaking in spots. 9" inches tall -  More »

A decent sized attractive red slip, painted with vertical stripes, Amphora from the holyland. Intact, in Good condition, with minor flaking in spots. 9" inches tall - 23cm and 7+" wide 18.5 cm handle to handle. A very attractive and RARE piece with wonderful eye appeal. Early Iron Age, circa 1200 - 1000 B.C.E. time of Judges to David.   « Less

CHOICE lamp of Samaria / Shomron without repair, Circa 4th century C.E., measures 8.5cm length, 5.9cm width, Adler 678v.

CHOICE lamp of Samaria / Shomron without repair, Circa 4th century C.E., measures 8.5cm length, 5.9cm width, Adler 678v.   « Less

Excellent EBIV-MB1 Canaanite Lamp. Circa. 2000-1800 B.C.E. Four Spouted oil lamp. No breaks or repairs. Wide flat base. Large 15cm diameter. Adler 3.

Excellent EBIV-MB1 Canaanite Lamp. Circa. 2000-1800 B.C.E. Four Spouted oil lamp. No breaks or repairs. Wide flat base. Large 15cm diameter. Adler 3.   « Less

11cm height, 8.5cm diameter Nice and Intact, Amiran 36:15v. Hyksos period, time of Israelites sojourn in Egypt, 1730 - 1150 B.C.E. Tel el-Yehudiyeh ware is a  More »

11cm height, 8.5cm diameter Nice and Intact, Amiran 36:15v. Hyksos period, time of Israelites sojourn in Egypt, 1730 - 1150 B.C.E. Tel el-Yehudiyeh ware is a distinctive pottery of the late Middle Bronze Age approx. 1730 - 1550 B.C.E. (Hyksos period). The ware takes its name from its type site at Tel el-Yehudiyeh (meaning "mound of the Jews") in the eastern Nile Delta of Egypt where it was discovered by Flinders Petrie. This area is in the ancient region of Goshen, area of the Israelites sojourn in Egypt, and within the limits of the modern city of Avaris (which was known in Antiquity as Ramses.) The pottery has also subsequently been found in Southern Israel, on the coastline and along the east coast of Cyprus. The style is of a Canaanite form with similar styles of pottery beginning two hundred years earlier without the inclusions. Similar forms followed in Canaan in the late Bronze Age. It is interesting that this Canaanite form appeared in Goshen at this time and it may be related to the Israelites (originally from Canaan) temporary living in Goshen within the land of Egypt. Tel Yehudiyeh pottery has a distinctive form of decoration, which was applied after slipping and burnishing. The decoration was created by repeatedly pricking the surface of the vessel to create a variety of designs. The multiple holes were filled with chalk or lime, the contrasting white material making the surface design even more dramatic.   « Less

LARGE holyland burnished bowl. Early bronze age circa 3200 - 2650 B.C.E. A really nice piece with 3 decorated wavy indented handles. Diameter measures 23cm and height is 10  More »

LARGE holyland burnished bowl. Early bronze age circa 3200 - 2650 B.C.E. A really nice piece with 3 decorated wavy indented handles. Diameter measures 23cm and height is 10 cm.   « Less

15.7cm height (6 3/16 inches), 37.8cm (14 1/2 inches) circumference. A beautiful green glazed Parthian amphora with two handles. This is one of the rarer forms of ancient  More »

15.7cm height (6 3/16 inches), 37.8cm (14 1/2 inches) circumference. A beautiful green glazed Parthian amphora with two handles. This is one of the rarer forms of ancient pottery in existence. The amphora has a verticle and diagonal ribbed design checked with a rectangular pattern. The rectangular pattern also circles the top of the amphora. A little faded but MUCH better than most surviving specimens. Some chips, but with rich color and translucence. This amphora is original and intact as found with no repair. See photos, taken under different lighting conditions for detail. Truly a unique and beautiful piece of glazed eastern pottery in a hard to find condition that will enhance any ancient pottery collection.   « Less