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. - (sp.019)Votive Bird Seal With An Intaglio - sp.19 Origin: Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BC Dimensions: 2" (5.1cm) high x 3" (7.6cm) wide 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 andr ebirth.Thedesign that adorns them—of birds, animals, cult idols—probably stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices.Pressed into soft clay or ax, 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 his piece is timeless. These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health,success, and happiness that area sold as civilization itself - (sp.19) Engraved Votive Seal With An Intaglio sp.19 Origin: Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000BC to 3000BC Dimensions:1.375(3.5cm)high x.75(1.9cm)wide collection:Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Anatolian Terracotta Fertility Goddess LO.1355Origin:Anatolia Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions:5.10"(13.0cm)highx2.80"(7.1cm)wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Neolithic  More »

Anatolian Terracotta Fertility Goddess LO.1355Origin:Anatolia Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions:5.10"(13.0cm)highx2.80"(7.1cm)wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Neolithic Medium: Terracotta Location: Great Britain   « Less

Neolithic Dikite Avian Amulet - GC.13Origin: Armenia Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BCDimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high x2"(5.1cm)wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Neolithic  More »

Neolithic Dikite Avian Amulet - GC.13Origin: Armenia Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BCDimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high x2"(5.1cm)wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Neolithic Condition: Fine Location: United States   « Less

Neolithic Dikite Avian Amulet GC.12Origin:Armenia Circa:6000BCto4000BCDimensions:2.25"(5.7cm)highx2.25"(5.7cm)wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Neolithic Medium:  More »

Neolithic Dikite Avian Amulet GC.12Origin:Armenia Circa:6000BCto4000BCDimensions:2.25"(5.7cm)highx2.25"(5.7cm)wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite Condition: Fine   « Less

Neolithic Dikite Avian Amulet GC.1Origin:Armenia Circa:6000BCto4000BCDimensions:2.25"(5.7cm)highx2.25"(5.7cm)wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Neolithic Medium:  More »

Neolithic Dikite Avian Amulet GC.1Origin:Armenia Circa:6000BCto4000BCDimensions:2.25"(5.7cm)highx2.25"(5.7cm)wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite Condition: Fine   « 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 them—of birds, animals, cult 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. Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant yetoward nature,he stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless. These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health, success, and happiness that are a sold as civilization itself.-(ck.0030) Engraved Votive Seal With An Intaglio ck.0030Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000BC Dimensions: 1.375(3.5cm) high x .75(1.9cm) wide 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 he shrine of some powerful god.This unknown deity appears to have been associated with fertility and rebirth. The design that adorns them—of birds, animals, cult 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. Carved with an abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature,he stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless.These seals represent dreams,hope sand aspirations for health,success,and happiness that are a sold as civilization itself.-(d.0187)Engraved Votive Seal With An Intaglio d. 0187Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimensions:1.375(3.5cm) high x .75(1.9cm) wide collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Red Jasper Rectangular Seal FJ.0448Origin:Northern Syria Circa:1900BCto1500BCDimensions:.75"(1.9cm)highx1"(2.5cm)wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Middle Bronze Age  More »

Red Jasper Rectangular Seal FJ.0448Origin:Northern Syria Circa:1900BCto1500BCDimensions:.75"(1.9cm)highx1"(2.5cm)wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Middle Bronze Age Medium: Jasper$6,000.00Location: United States   « Less

Possessed of a primitive, abstract simplicity, this unusual amulet seems to transcend time. There is something primal and endlessly mysterious about it, as if even the  More »

Possessed of a primitive, abstract simplicity, this unusual amulet seems to transcend time. There is something primal and endlessly mysterious about it, as if even the culture that created it was looking to ancient prototypes whose roots had been forgotten. Its beauty affects us like that of the moon: ever changing, ever radiant, eternal and hypnotic. - (FZ.067)Silver Gilt Pectoral in the Form of a Stylized Axe - FZ.067Origin: Mesopotamia Circa: 3300 BC to 2700 BCDimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) highx2.25"(5.7cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Bronze Age Medium: Silver   « Less