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.0157) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0157 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.0158) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0158 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 area sold as civilization itself. v-(D.0159) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0159Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BC Dimension1.75(4.4cm ) high x1(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 theof 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.0160) Engraved Votive Seal with an Intaglio D.0160 Origin: Lake Van ,Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BC Dimension 1.75(4.4cm) high x1(2.5cm) wide x75"(1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Origin: Hebron/ West Bank Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron Age

Origin: Hebron/ West Bank Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron Age   « Less

Origin: Found in Hebron Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Dimensions: 3.75" (9.5cm) high Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron Age Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Found in Hebron Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Dimensions: 3.75" (9.5cm) high Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron Age Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Israel Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 12" (30.5cm) depth Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron age

Origin: Israel Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 12" (30.5cm) depth Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron age   « Less

Origin: Israel Circa: 900 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high x .625" (1.6cm) wide x .375" (1.0cm) depth Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron Age Medium:  More »

Origin: Israel Circa: 900 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high x .625" (1.6cm) wide x .375" (1.0cm) depth Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron Age Medium: Diorite   « Less

Origin: Israel Circa: 900 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: .875" (2.2cm) high x .625" (1.6cm) wide x .375" (1.0cm) depth Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron Age Medium: Agate

Origin: Israel Circa: 900 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: .875" (2.2cm) high x .625" (1.6cm) wide x .375" (1.0cm) depth Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron Age Medium: Agate   « Less

Origin: Israel Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Dimensions: .5" (1.3cm) high x .46875" (1.2cm) wide x .5" (1.3cm) depth Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron Age Medium:  More »

Origin: Israel Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Dimensions: .5" (1.3cm) high x .46875" (1.2cm) wide x .5" (1.3cm) depth Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Iron Age Medium: Jasper   « Less