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.0049) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0049 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

Originally an offering at the shrine of a powerful deity, this votive seal was discovered with a cache of relatedartifactsalong .Thecultmostlikelycenteredaroundanature god,  More »

Originally an offering at the shrine of a powerful deity, this votive seal was discovered with a cache of relatedartifactsalong .Thecultmostlikelycenteredaroundanature god, one concerned with fertility and rebirth. Birds wereclearly mportant to this cult,perhaps beingassociatedwithhedeaofhesoul.Thissanextremelyfineexampleofearlyanimalsculpture. Depicting a stylized bird, its base bears the intaglio image of a bird. Pressed into softwaxorclay,Abstractandelegantyetcloselyobservantofnature,hisremarkablesealevokesavanishedworldatthedawnof Westernculture.-(D.00110)Votive Bird Sealwithan Intaglio-D.0110rigin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BCDimensions: 2.125"(5.4cm) highx.625(1.6cm)widex1(2.5cm)depth Collection:Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium:Dickit E   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 21.75" (55.2cm) high x 7.27" (18.5cm) wide x 7" (17.8cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 21.75" (55.2cm) high x 7.27" (18.5cm) wide x 7" (17.8cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 28.25" (71.8cm) high x 11" (27.9cm) wide x 7.75" (19.7cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 28.25" (71.8cm) high x 11" (27.9cm) wide x 7.75" (19.7cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 37" (94.0cm) high x 10.2" (25.9cm) wide x 8.25" (21.0cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 37" (94.0cm) high x 10.2" (25.9cm) wide x 8.25" (21.0cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 21.75" (55.2cm) high x 9.75" (24.8cm) wide x 5.5" (14.0cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium:  More »

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 21.75" (55.2cm) high x 9.75" (24.8cm) wide x 5.5" (14.0cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 22.7" (57.7cm) high x 5.5" (14.0cm) wide x 5" (12.7cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 22.7" (57.7cm) high x 5.5" (14.0cm) wide x 5" (12.7cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 22.5" (57.2cm) high x 6" 15.2cm) wide x 5" (12.7cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta  More »

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 22.5" (57.2cm) high x 6" 15.2cm) wide x 5" (12.7cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta Additional Information: Base is not attached.   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 15.75" (40.0cm) high x 5" (12.7cm) wide x 4.75" (12.1cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 15.75" (40.0cm) high x 5" (12.7cm) wide x 4.75" (12.1cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 12.75" (32.4cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide x 2.75" (7.0cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Lebanon Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 12.75" (32.4cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide x 2.75" (7.0cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Phoenician Medium: Terracotta   « Less