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

Height-51 1/2", Depth-83 5/8", Width-40 7/8", Gorgeous matched pair of solid mahogany acanthus carved twin beds with ball and claw feet and rope carved trim with bolt on  More »

Height-51 1/2", Depth-83 5/8", Width-40 7/8", Gorgeous matched pair of solid mahogany acanthus carved twin beds with ball and claw feet and rope carved trim with bolt on rails circa 1910.   « 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

Height-40", Depth-79 1/2", Width-56", Another nice set of mahogany matched pair of Kittinger twin beds with pierced backs and snap in rails.

Height-40", Depth-79 1/2", Width-56", Another nice set of mahogany matched pair of Kittinger twin beds with pierced backs and snap in rails.   « Less

Height-40 1/4", Depth-79 1/2", Width-56", Nice mahogany full size sleigh bed with carved medallion in the headboard and pierced carved footboard.

Height-40 1/4", Depth-79 1/2", Width-56", Nice mahogany full size sleigh bed with carved medallion in the headboard and pierced carved footboard.   « 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

Height-42 1/2", Depth-80 1/2", Width-57 1/2", Twist column flame mahogany super clean full size bed circa 1940s.

Height-42 1/2", Depth-80 1/2", Width-57 1/2", Twist column flame mahogany super clean full size bed circa 1940s.   « 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

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 area sold as civilization itself. v-(D.0116) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0116 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

Height-42 1/8", Depth-82", Width-56 5/8", Solid ahogany cannon ball full size bed and rails in excellent condition circa 1940s.

Height-42 1/8", Depth-82", Width-56 5/8", Solid ahogany cannon ball full size bed and rails in excellent condition circa 1940s.   « Less