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  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.0118) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0118 Origin: Lake Van,Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BC Dimension 1.75(4.4cm) high x 1(2.5cm) widex 75"(1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « 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 at  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.0119 Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0119 Origin: Lake Van,Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BC Dimension 1.75(4.4cm) high x 1(2.5cm) widex 75"(1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Since the dawn of time, man has sought power overtheanimalworld. The Neolithic Era was marked by the domesticationofanimalseither for food or labor. This fascinating seal,  More »

Since the dawn of time, man has sought power overtheanimalworld. The Neolithic Era was marked by the domesticationofanimalseither for food or labor. This fascinating seal, abstract andelegant,is shaped like a stylized animal’s head. It is engravedwiththeimage of a seated idol, perhaps a nature deity who caused the animals to flock and multiply. Discovered with a cacheofrelatedartifacts along the shoresof Lake Van,itevokesthebeginningsof Westerncultureasweknowit.Itspowerandbeautyaretimeless,touchingachorddeepintheimagination.-(D.0054)Sincethedawnoftime, man has sought power over the animal world. The Neolithic Erawas marked by the domestication of animals either for food or labor. This fascinating seal, abstract and elegant,isanimal’shead.Itisengravedwiththeimageofaseatedidol,perhapsanaturedeitywhocausedtheanimalstoflockandmultiply.Discoveredwithacacheofrelatedartifactsalongtheshoresof Lake Van,itevokesthebeginningsof Westerncultureasweknowit.Itspowerandbeautyaretimeless,touchingachorddeepintheimagination.- (D.0054)   « 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 powerfu 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.0121) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0121 Origin: Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BC Dimension 1.75(4.4cm) high x 1(2.5cm) wide x 75"(1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « 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 at  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.0122) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0122 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

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  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.0121) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0121Origin: 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

The lion is a symbol of strength and ferocity. The largest of the cat family, this animal is known as the “king of the beasts.” Lions are equally feared and  More »

The lion is a symbol of strength and ferocity. The largest of the cat family, this animal is known as the “king of the beasts.” Lions are equally feared and respected for their power, speed, and intimidating growl. Kings and rulers have long associated themselves with this noble creature, as this small Iron Age bronze lion attest too. Found in Israel, could this be the conquering lion of King David itself? Surely this sculpture is meant to represent the power and vigor of the beast itself, if not a greater ruler or empire. Standing poised on four feet, ready to pounce and attack, the lion bears his fangs. You can almost hear the fearsome snarl. Incised curls along the back represent the furry mane. The potency of this image survives time. Although the culture that created it has disappeared, we can easily understand its purpose and appreciate its inherent beauty. The lion, king of the beasts, is to be equally respected and feared; any King or Kingdom should aspire to the same. - (FZ.389)   « 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 oftood 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.0124) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0124 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

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 ld as civilization itself.v-(D.0125)Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0125 Origin:Lake Van, Anatolia Circa:4000BC to 3000BC Dimension1.75(4.4cm) high x 1(2.5cm) wide x 75"(1.9cm) depth Collection:Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Origin: Israel Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Dimensions: 2" (5.1cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide x 2.25" (5.7cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Iron Age Medium: Bronze

Origin: Israel Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Dimensions: 2" (5.1cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide x 2.25" (5.7cm) depth Collection: Biblical Style: Iron Age Medium: Bronze   « Less