PHOENICIAN POTTERY WINE PITCHER DEPICTING “BES” Iron Age II, 900 - 586 BC “RARE” Ancient Phoenician “Iron Age II” single handle Jug  More »

PHOENICIAN POTTERY WINE PITCHER DEPICTING “BES” Iron Age II, 900 - 586 BC “RARE” Ancient Phoenician “Iron Age II” single handle Jug bearing the face of the Egyptian god BES. Bes was one of the most important gods of ancient Egypt. He was portrayed as looking fierce and threatening, in order to ward off bad luck and evil. Before being given the name ‘Bes’, he was known as the demonic ‘Aha’, or fighter. He was thought to be able to strangle bears, lions, and snakes with his bare hands. He was often depicted on household items such as beds, chairs, mirrors, and walls. Bes protected the home, and the people of ancient Egypt would honor him in the hope of family protection. Bes was not just associated with fierceness, but also entertainment, laughter, and happiness. He was thought to please and entertain children with singing and dancing, and is therefore depicted as both happy and jovial. One of the most common depictions of Bes were jars decorated with his face. If a child were ill, milk would be given to them in one of these Bes jars. It was believed that the milk would turn to medicine and protect the child. If the child didn’t get well though, of course a doctor would be called. It was then not uncommon for the physician to offer medicine out of a Bes jar.The final form of Bes jars came during the Roman period. Bes jars were no longer delegated to only children. Soldiers, believing that they were vulnerable, just like a child, often drank their beer rations out of Bes jars in hopes of protection from attacks. Measurements: Height: 26 cm Width: 14.5 cm Height on stand: 28 cm Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land Condition: Good condition as found ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #51708   « Less

CLAY FIGURE OF A WORSHIPPED Mesopotamia; Babylonian, Circa, 1800 B.C. Clay figure of a standing worshipper wearing a crown-like and a tunic Measurements: Height: 12  More »

CLAY FIGURE OF A WORSHIPPED Mesopotamia; Babylonian, Circa, 1800 B.C. Clay figure of a standing worshipper wearing a crown-like and a tunic Measurements: Height: 12 cm Width: 3.5 cm Height on stand: 15 cm The figure if nicely mounted on a plexi-glass display stand of high quality ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #727008   « Less

An authentic ancient Old Babylonian terracotta plaque,Old Babylonian, Circa, 2040 - 1750 BC From Mesopotamia This baked clay plaque with relief decoration representing a  More »

An authentic ancient Old Babylonian terracotta plaque,Old Babylonian, Circa, 2040 - 1750 BC From Mesopotamia This baked clay plaque with relief decoration representing a seated ruler on his throne infront of a large palm branch Baked clay plaques were mass-produced in southern Mesopotamia from the second millennium BC. They show informal scenes and reflect the private face of life. Though their exact purpose is not clear, they may have had magical or religious significance Measurements: Heigh: 10.5 cm - Width: 6 cm - Height on stand: 12.5 cm Condition: Good condition as found with nice earthy patina The plaque is nicely and professionally mounted on a plexi-glass display stand of high quality ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #643186   « Less

An authentic ancient biblical Iron Age reddish terracotta jar with a long spout and a shaped neck (RARE) Dated from, 1000 - 800 BC "Time of King David" Measurements:  More »

An authentic ancient biblical Iron Age reddish terracotta jar with a long spout and a shaped neck (RARE) Dated from, 1000 - 800 BC "Time of King David" Measurements: Height: 13 cm - Width: 10 cm Condition: Excellent archaeological condition not repaired and not restored with nice patina Found near Jerusalem, Holy Land ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #710745   « Less

Holy Land; Chalcholithic Age; Dated from, 4000 - 3100 BC An ancient Chalcholithic Age pottery cup with a handle Measurements: Height: 13.5 cm Width: 13  More »

Holy Land; Chalcholithic Age; Dated from, 4000 - 3100 BC An ancient Chalcholithic Age pottery cup with a handle Measurements: Height: 13.5 cm Width: 13 cm Condition: Minor ancient chips at the rim and body as shown otherwise intact and in very good condition Found in Jericho, Holy Land ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY # 3167   « Less

POTTERY WINE PITCHER AND DRINKING BOWL IRON AGE, ISRAELITE PERIOD, 1200 - 980 B.C. First temple period Time of King David Dimensions: Height: 22 cm Width: 16  More »

POTTERY WINE PITCHER AND DRINKING BOWL IRON AGE, ISRAELITE PERIOD, 1200 - 980 B.C. First temple period Time of King David Dimensions: Height: 22 cm Width: 16 cm Bowl: Height: 5 cm Diameter: 11.5 cm Condition: One side of the neck has been professionally repaired as shown otherwise intact Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel Antiquities are valuable because of their historical and cultural values and especially because of their provenance in the biblical lands during the biblical period. To own a "biblical" artifact is to possess a genuine, one-of-a-kind, object that puts one in actual physical contact with the world of the Bible. These unique items may be displayed as a testimony to biblical history as well as beautiful pieces of art and culture. ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICAET OF AUTHENTICITY #810735 #922009   « Less

POTTERY WINE PITCHER BYZANTINE EMPIRE, 4th - 5th CENT. AD Cylindrical-shaped neck and body with remains of white paint Measurements: Height: 17 cm Diameter:  More »

POTTERY WINE PITCHER BYZANTINE EMPIRE, 4th - 5th CENT. AD Cylindrical-shaped neck and body with remains of white paint Measurements: Height: 17 cm Diameter: 15 cm Height on stand: 22 cm Condition: Good condition, not repaired and not restored Found in Jerusalem, Israel ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY 744169   « Less

An ancient biblical Late Bronze Age pottery wine pitcher with a shaped neck and one handle Dated from, 1550 - 1200 BC "Time of Moses" Measurements: Height: 23 cm -  More »

An ancient biblical Late Bronze Age pottery wine pitcher with a shaped neck and one handle Dated from, 1550 - 1200 BC "Time of Moses" Measurements: Height: 23 cm - Width: 19 cm - Height on stand: 27.5 cm Condition: Intact,not repaired and not restored ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #612745   « Less

Holy Land – Early Bronze Age Canaanite; 3100 – 2000 BC Large- pottery jar with a flat base, two handles and a funnel shaped neck Measurements: Height: 19  More »

Holy Land – Early Bronze Age Canaanite; 3100 – 2000 BC Large- pottery jar with a flat base, two handles and a funnel shaped neck Measurements: Height: 19 cm Diameter: 20 cm Condition: Repaired at the base and rim with earthy patina Found in Jericho ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #313763   « Less

RED SLIP POTTERY WINE PITCHER CANAANITE, Early Bronze Age, 3100 – 2700 BC Beautiful Abydos ware burnished wine jug with a long neck, large handle and  More »

RED SLIP POTTERY WINE PITCHER CANAANITE, Early Bronze Age, 3100 – 2700 BC Beautiful Abydos ware burnished wine jug with a long neck, large handle and funnel-shaped mouth and a flat base. Dimensions: Height: 23 cm Width: 13 cm Found in Jericho, Israel Abydos ware (a-BY-dos ware) Pottery of Canaanite (Syro-Palestinian) origin found in the royal tombs of the First and Second Dynasties (The Old Kingdom) at Abydos, Saqqara, Abusir el-Melek, and other sites in Upper Egypt, dating to Early Bronze Age II (3300-2700 BCE). The pottery, often red-rose slipped and burnished or painted with geometric motifs, includes jugs, bottles, and jars. Most common are the red-slipped jugs, some of a hard-baked "metallic" quality, with handles attached to the rim and a typical stamped base. This pottery class took its name from Abydos, the first site at which it was found, in Upper Egypt. First found in an Egyptian royal tomb in Abydos, Abydos Ware has since been found in Egyptian royal tombs elsewhere as well. Abydos Ware is of Canaanite origin and indicates extensive trade. Abydos Ware was important in trading wine and oils, and includes several different groups. Ceramic vessels effectively sweat, keeping insides much cooler than outside while losing liquid. This will basically ruin wine by losing liquid, creating some sort of awful vinegar liquid. Polishing the ceramic and applying combs are strategies to prevent it from sweating ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #810756   « Less