Origin: Jericho, Israel Circa: 1500 BC to 1200 BC Dimensions: 3.125" (7.9cm) high Catalogue: V1 Collection: Biblical Style: Canaanite Medium: Bronze

Origin: Jericho, Israel Circa: 1500 BC to 1200 BC Dimensions: 3.125" (7.9cm) high Catalogue: V1 Collection: Biblical Style: Canaanite Medium: Bronze   « Less

Sphero-Conical Terracotta Vessel with Inscription-OF.235Origin:Mesopotamia Circa: 100 AD to 600 ADDimensions: 7.8" (19.8cm) highx3.0"(7.6cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern  More »

Sphero-Conical Terracotta Vessel with Inscription-OF.235Origin:Mesopotamia Circa: 100 AD to 600 ADDimensions: 7.8" (19.8cm) highx3.0"(7.6cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Glazed Terracotta Vessel in the Form of a Head -SF.298Origin:Afghanistan Circa:300 BC to 100 BCDimensions: 4.75" (12.1cm) high x 4" (10.2cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Art  More »

Glazed Terracotta Vessel in the Form of a Head -SF.298Origin:Afghanistan Circa:300 BC to 100 BCDimensions: 4.75" (12.1cm) high x 4" (10.2cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Bactrian Medium: Glazed Terracotta   « Less

Bactrian Lead - CK.0295Origin: Afghanistan Circa: 1000 BC to 500 BCDimensions: 11" (27.9cm) high x 11" (27.9cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Bactrian Medium: Lead

Bactrian Lead - CK.0295Origin: Afghanistan Circa: 1000 BC to 500 BCDimensions: 11" (27.9cm) high x 11" (27.9cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Bactrian Medium: Lead   « Less

Shaped like an abstract bird, this ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture,  More »

Shaped like an abstract bird, 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 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.0001)Bird Effigy Votive Seal With An Intaglio D.0001Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimensions: 2" (5.1cm) high x 3.25" (8.3cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Shaped like an abstract bird, this ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture,  More »

Shaped like an abstract bird, 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 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 thebird,arecurringmotif, 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.0002)Bird Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BCDimensions: 2.25" Neolithic Medium:Dickite   « Less

Shaped like an abstract bird, this ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture,  More »

Shaped like an abstract bird, 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 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.0003)Bird Effigy Votive Seal With An Intaglio - D.0003Origin: Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimensions:2.875"(7.3cm) high x 3.75" (9.5cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

This elegant abstract figure was part of a cache discovered along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, it was originally an offering at the shrine of  More »

This elegant abstract figure was part of a cache discovered along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, it was originally an offering at the shrine of some powerful deity. Surprisingly modern in its stark simplicity, it almost certainly represents the person, an initiate to the cult, who gave it centuries ago as a gift to the god. It also served as an intaglio stamp, grasped in the hand and pressed into soft clay or wax to make multiple images. The design that adorns it probably stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Perhaps the only clue to an ancient life, this haunting votive recalls hopes, dreams and aspirations that are as old as civilization itself. - (D.0004) Votive Figure With An Intaglio - D.0004Origin: Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BCDimensions: 5.125" (13.0cm) high x 1.125" (2.9cm) wide Collection:Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

This elegant abstract figure was part of a cache discovered along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, it was originally an offering at the shrine of  More »

This elegant abstract figure was part of a cache discovered along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, it was originally an offering at the shrine of some powerful deity. Surprisingly modern in its stark simplicity, it almost certainly represents the person, an initiate to the cult, who gave it centuries ago as a gift to the god. It also served as an intaglio stamp, grasped in the hand and pressed into soft clay or wax to make multiple images. The design that adorns it probably stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Perhaps the only clue to an ancient life, this haunting votive recalls hopes, dreams and aspirations that are as old as civilization itself. - (D.0005) Votive Figure With An Intaglio - D.0005Origin: Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BCDimensions: 5.125" (13.0cm) high x 1.125" (2.9cm) wide Collection:Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

This elegant abstract figure was part of a cache discovered along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, it was originally an offering at the shrine of  More »

This elegant abstract figure was part of a cache discovered along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, it was originally an offering at the shrine of some powerful deity. Surprisingly modern in its stark simplicity, it almost certainly represents the person, an initiate to the cult, who gave it centuries ago as a gift to the god. It also served as an intaglio stamp, grasped in the hand and pressed into soft clay or wax to make multiple images. The design that adorns it probably stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Perhaps the only clue to an ancient life, this haunting votive recalls hopes, dreams and aspirations that are as old as civilization itself. - (D.0006) Votive Figure With An Intaglio - D.0006Origin: Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BCDimensions: 5.125" (13.0cm) high x 1.125" (2.9cm) wide Collection:Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less