Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Stone This unique amulet depicts an Egyptian falcon on the obverse (possibly  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Stone This unique amulet depicts an Egyptian falcon on the obverse (possibly representing the god Horus) flanked by two ankh symbols. Carved on the reverse is what appears to be a purely decorative design. There is a circle in the center surrounded by four petal shaped projections and rows of triangles in varying sizes, which point away from the center. The most striking feature of this amulet is the naive, decidedly non-Egyptian, hand with which the falcon and the ankhs on the obverse were carved. It is fascinating and unique because it shows the translation and transformation of Egyptian religious iconography into a distinctively Hyksos artistic style. It also reveals the strong influence which Egyptian culture exerted upon those which came into contact with them in times of peace as well as upon those who dominated them. - (PF.3000)   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: 1.625" (4.1cm) high x .5" (1.3cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Faience In Ancient Egypt,  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: 1.625" (4.1cm) high x .5" (1.3cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Faience In Ancient Egypt, dwarves were considered to be special people sacred to the gods, Bes, Ptah and some of Ptah's syncretistic forms, such as Ptah-Sokar. The god Bes, in fact is almost exclusively depicted as a bow-legged dwarf with leonine facial features. Ptah, the creator god of Memphis, although more commonly depicted as a mummiform man wearing a skullcap, is sometimes depicted as a dwarf. His syncretistic form, Ptah-Sokar, is frequently depicted as a dwarf with either a human or falcon's head. Dwarves were also known to have held positions of honor in the court of the pharaoh. In fact, one of the most famous sculptural groups from the old kingdom depicts the dwarf Seneb, who was an official of the court, and his wife and children. This charming faience sculpture depicts a naked dwarf wearing a skullcap (which indicates that this may be a depiction of the god Ptah). The head of this figure is disproportionately large and exaggerated in a way that reminds the viewer of the exaggerated proportions of Amarna period painting and sculpture. The slightly protruding and rounded abdomen of this figure is a commonly employed artistic convention in the representation of dwarves. The sculpture was probably intended to invoke the protection of the god Ptah as well as charm the viewer with its unique appeal. - (PF.3004)   « Less

Height-28 3/4", Depth-17 1/8", Width-27 3/8", Nice solid cherry petite bachelors chest with solid brass hardware and bracket feet.

Height-28 3/4", Depth-17 1/8", Width-27 3/8", Nice solid cherry petite bachelors chest with solid brass hardware and bracket feet.   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 11.5" (29.2cm) high x 5" (12.7cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 11.5" (29.2cm) high x 5" (12.7cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « 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 them—of birds, animals,cult idols—probably 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 areas old as civilization itself.-(D.0059)Bird Effigy Votive Seal With A Pair Of Intaglios D.0059Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimensions:2(5.1cm)highx.875(2.2cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Height-29 1/2", Depth-18", Width-32 3/8", Nice light red mahogany serpentine front Chippendale bachelors chest with ball and claw feet and solid brass hardware and pull out  More »

Height-29 1/2", Depth-18", Width-32 3/8", Nice light red mahogany serpentine front Chippendale bachelors chest with ball and claw feet and solid brass hardware and pull out butlers tray circa 1940s.   « Less

Height-34", Depth 17 5/8", Width- 34 1/2", Solid mahogany extra clean custom made mahogany Chippendale bachelors chest , made by a cabinet maker circa 1940s.

Height-34", Depth 17 5/8", Width- 34 1/2", Solid mahogany extra clean custom made mahogany Chippendale bachelors chest , made by a cabinet maker circa 1940s.   « Less

Height-32 3/4", Depth 18 1/8", Width-36", Mahogany bachelor chest with carved sides and fluted columns and solid brass hardware circa 1940s.

Height-32 3/4", Depth 18 1/8", Width-36", Mahogany bachelor chest with carved sides and fluted columns and solid brass hardware circa 1940s.   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 17" (43.2cm) high x 5" (12.7cm) wide x 7.25" (18.4cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 17" (43.2cm) high x 5" (12.7cm) wide x 7.25" (18.4cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Shaped like an abstract bird,thisancientvotivesealwasdiscovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these  More »

Shaped like an abstract bird,thisancientvotivesealwasdiscovered 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 nature god. The design that adorns them—of birds, animals, seated idols—probably 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. It is possible that the bird, a recurring motif, was associated with the idea of the soul. Carved with 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.-(D.0064)Bird Effigy Votive Seal With An Intaglio - D.0064Origin: Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000BC to 3000 BCDimensions:2"(5.1cm)highx2.875"(7.3cm)depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less