Thracian bone goddess figurine. Height 62mm. Circa 3000 BC. Intact. Similar, but incomplete example was offered at Gorny&Mosch auction 124, lot 509 for 1500 EUR.

Thracian bone goddess figurine. Height 62mm. Circa 3000 BC. Intact. Similar, but incomplete example was offered at Gorny&Mosch auction 124, lot 509 for 1500 EUR.   « Less

Superb gemstone in mottled pink and white. Priest standing before the alter of Marduk with unidentified items in his hands, offering goat beneath. Six rayed star, bulls head  More »

Superb gemstone in mottled pink and white. Priest standing before the alter of Marduk with unidentified items in his hands, offering goat beneath. Six rayed star, bulls head and a winged sun disk. Old collection mounting of brass with the letter Q. Size: 17-18 mm. Condition: Pristine. Provenance: Ex Oliver Antique. Ex Swedish private collection - purchased during the 1950s at Viktoria Lindströms Antikhandel, Stockholm. Her business card in the collection together with notes. Ex late 19th. century collection, note the old costum made brass mount with collection number (letter) hand-chiselled.   « Less

Ancient 4th-6th century AD Persian Sassanian seal of an ellipsoidal shape carved in agate stone with intaglio showing male head wearing a diadem and pierced through for  More »

Ancient 4th-6th century AD Persian Sassanian seal of an ellipsoidal shape carved in agate stone with intaglio showing male head wearing a diadem and pierced through for suspension. In central and southern Mesopotamia, both stamp and cylinder seals appeared together near the end of the third millennium BC and the sealing surface was decorated with simple designs and often representing animals, it is possible that many of the stamps were not actually used as seals but were worn primarily as amulets. Sassanian stamp seals are mostly ellipsoidal in shape, and some have carved decoration to enhance the rich-looking translucent stones they favored, large holes in the center of the ellipsoids enabled them to be strung on chains or thongs and worn around their owners' necks. MEASUREMENTS: Length: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in) CONDITION: in a very good condition considering its age. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

c. 6th-5th Century B.C. The lotiform phiale with a flaring rim and a central omphalos surrounded by ten lotus petals with bud motifs between them, both done in repousse.  More »

c. 6th-5th Century B.C. The lotiform phiale with a flaring rim and a central omphalos surrounded by ten lotus petals with bud motifs between them, both done in repousse. In excellent and original condition. Natural green patina present. Found in the Holy Land. Diameter: 6.7 inches (17.02 cms) Worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from the Israel Antiquities Authority. Bibliography: O. W. Muscarella, Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, 1988), fig. 326, p. 218. ****** The Achaemenid Empire, also referred to as the Persian Empire, was founded by Cyrus The Great in the 6th Century B.C. and lasted until their conquest by Alexander The Great in 334 B.C.. During that time the Achaemenids were responsible for the conquest of some of the greatest empires at that time including, but not limited to the Medians, Lydians, Neo-Babylonians and the Egyptians. At its height the Empire covered over 8 million square kilometres spread over three continents. In addition to their military might, the Achaemenids were excellent craftsmen and artists and have left behind a variety of exquisite material culture. A phiale was a ceremonial offering vessel integral to the religious practices of a variety of ancient cultures, although they are most generally associated with Greece and Rome. Phiale with this style of decoration began in the Near East and were later transmitted to the western world through trade and conquest.   « Less

SOLD Ancient Bronze Age 3RD – 1ST millennium B.C. North -Western Asiatic bronze short sword – dagger. DETAILS: Tapered blade with medial ridge and ribbed  More »

SOLD Ancient Bronze Age 3RD – 1ST millennium B.C. North -Western Asiatic bronze short sword – dagger. DETAILS: Tapered blade with medial ridge and ribbed grip extending into saddle shaped pommel. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length 26.7cm (10 1/2 in). CONDITION: in good condition, well preserved considering its age, with beautiful mottled green-blue patina showing its age and usage. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

SOLD Ancient 3000–1000 B.C. Holy Land, Bronze Age dagger blade. DETAILS: A hand forged tapering blade with the short tang pierced with a hole for the attachment of a  More »

SOLD Ancient 3000–1000 B.C. Holy Land, Bronze Age dagger blade. DETAILS: A hand forged tapering blade with the short tang pierced with a hole for the attachment of a handle. CONDITION: Showing the age and usage, dark green patina with earthen encrustation. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in) ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Antique 15th century Turkish Ottoman bronze horse trapping ornament cast and hand chased in the form of classical elaborated Islamic medallion. LENGTH: 9cm (3  More »

Antique 15th century Turkish Ottoman bronze horse trapping ornament cast and hand chased in the form of classical elaborated Islamic medallion. LENGTH: 9cm (3 1/2 in) CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage with a dark patina. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Very rare authentic well preserved ancient bronze horse bit Persian Achaemenid, circa 550-400 B.C. Composed of two separately cast crescent-shaped Cheek Pieces with  More »

Very rare authentic well preserved ancient bronze horse bit Persian Achaemenid, circa 550-400 B.C. Composed of two separately cast crescent-shaped Cheek Pieces with knob terminals, large rings for bridle attachment, two pierced holes on each side and mouth piece made with two rods linked by the loops. This rare object comes from an old Canadian collection of Antiquities and Art. The other only know related Achaemenid Horse Bit is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, however our horse bit is of much higher quality and in better condition. Please see the link below: http://metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/30002702?rpp=20&pg=1&ft=Bronze+bit&pos=18 CONDITION: In its original good condition, showing the age and usage, with nice green patina. The Cheek Pieces with the single knob finials on opposite side are not broken, but were designed in this manner. The Horse Bit in the Metropolitan Museum of Art also has single knob finials. MEASUREMENTS: The overall length is: 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in).Height of the Cheek Pieces: 12.7cm (5 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

A Rare Authentic Ancient Persian Sasanian transparent glass stamp seal from 224-651 A.D. with convex upper surface, reverse beautifully carved with intaglio of the  More »

A Rare Authentic Ancient Persian Sasanian transparent glass stamp seal from 224-651 A.D. with convex upper surface, reverse beautifully carved with intaglio of the mythical hornet Griffin. In central and southern Mesopotamia, both stamp and cylinder seals appeared together near the end of the third millennium B.C. Many stamp seals were carved in the form of an animal or an animal head, and the sealing surface was decorated with simple designs and often representing animals. It is possible that many of the stamps were not actually used as seals but were worn primarily as amulets. Sassanian stamp seals are mostly ellipsoidal in shape, and some have carved decoration to enhance the rich-looking translucent stones they favored, large holes in the center of the ellipsoids enabled them to be strung on chains or thongs and worn around their owners' necks. Please see the link below. http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/wsrp/educational_site/uscarc/sasanian_seals.shtml CONDITION: Showing its age and usage. MEASUREMENTS: approximately 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in) ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

SOLD Authentic Ancient 224 - 651 A.D. Persian Sassanian seal of an ellipsoidal shape carved in agate stone with intaglio showing male a head of a bearded noble wearing a  More »

SOLD Authentic Ancient 224 - 651 A.D. Persian Sassanian seal of an ellipsoidal shape carved in agate stone with intaglio showing male a head of a bearded noble wearing a diadem and pierced through for suspension. In central and southern Mesopotamia, both stamp and cylinder seals appeared together near the end of the third millennium BC and the sealing surface was decorated with simple designs and often representing animals, it is possible that many of the stamps were not actually used as seals but were worn primarily as amulets. Sassanian stamp seals are mostly ellipsoidal in shape, and some have carved decoration to enhance the rich-looking translucent stones they favored, large holes in the center of the ellipsoids enabled them to be strung on chains or thongs and worn around their owners' necks. Please see the link below. http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/wsrp/educational_site/uscarc/sasanian_seals.shtml MEASUREMENTS: Length: 2.6 cm (1 1/8 in) CONDITION: in a very good condition considering its age showing its age and usage. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less