A rare and very large double-sided stamp seal, dating to the 3rd. millenium BC.
The seal is most possibly Sumerian, since one side looks like a smaller version of the More»
A rare and very large double-sided stamp seal, dating to the 3rd. millenium BC.
The seal is most possibly Sumerian, since one side looks like a smaller version of the famous Sumerian ceramic text tablets. The other side shows the image of a 4-legged animal.
The seal has a flat design and is 29 mm. long and c. 21-22 mm. wide. It's pierced for supension.
An extremely rare seal, that should be studied carefully. Condition: Choice, some light wear, but not affecting the central design, no chips. Ex. Earik K. Rasmussen Collection, ex. Swedish private Collection (Lauritz Auctions 2007). «Less
A rare and large, stamp seal, Prehistoric Iran, 3rd.-2nd. mill BC.
The seal is carved 'biface' with motifs on both sides - in this case a floral motif in high More»
A rare and large, stamp seal, Prehistoric Iran, 3rd.-2nd. mill BC.
The seal is carved 'biface' with motifs on both sides - in this case a floral motif in high relief.
The seal is carved in a light brown or beige stone. The stone measure c. 27 mm. x 13 mm.
Condition: Superb!
Provenance: German Private Collection «Less
Superb gemstone in mottled pink and white. Priest standing before the alter of Marduk with unidentified items in his hands, offering goat beneath. Six rayed star, bulls head More»
Superb gemstone in mottled pink and white. Priest standing before the alter of Marduk with unidentified items in his hands, offering goat beneath. Six rayed star, bulls head and a winged sun disk. Old collection mounting of brass with the letter Q. Size: 17-18 mm. Condition: Pristine. Provenance: Ex Oliver Antique. Ex Swedish private collection - purchased during the 1950s at Viktoria Lindströms Antikhandel, Stockholm. Her business card in the collection together with notes. Ex late 19th. century collection, note the old costum made brass mount with collection number (letter) hand-chiselled. «Less
A superb 117 mm. leaf shaped spear point, very nicely knapped with a fine ancient amber coloured patina. The spear can be dated to Danish Dagger time, 2400-2000 BC. More»
A superb 117 mm. leaf shaped spear point, very nicely knapped with a fine ancient amber coloured patina. The spear can be dated to Danish Dagger time, 2400-2000 BC. Condition: Near Mint. «Less
Large Danish neolithic flint axe, dating to the Time of the great Buriel Mounts, 3200-2800 BC. The axe is large and broad in hand, measuring 21-22 cm. A thin butted axe, More»
Large Danish neolithic flint axe, dating to the Time of the great Buriel Mounts, 3200-2800 BC. The axe is large and broad in hand, measuring 21-22 cm. A thin butted axe, unpolished, displaying very fine workmanship with fine knapping (chipping). Condition: Choice. Minor ancient wear, wonderful mottled brown patina. «Less
Exceptional Danish Neolithic offer axe, dating to the early Single Grave Culture, c. 2800 BC.
This axe is truely perfection! Wonderful knapping details on the unusually More»
Exceptional Danish Neolithic offer axe, dating to the early Single Grave Culture, c. 2800 BC.
This axe is truely perfection! Wonderful knapping details on the unusually large thick butted type of axe. Add to this a superb Amber-like colour which normally indicates a marsh find.
Size: 285 mm. Very impressive in hand! Condition: About Mint. «Less
Reduced Siliqua, Arles. D N C L IVLI - ANVS AVG Draped, cuirassed bust with pearl diadem to r. Rev. VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in wreath, TCON below. RIC 297.
Condition: VF, More»
Reduced Siliqua, Arles. D N C L IVLI - ANVS AVG Draped, cuirassed bust with pearl diadem to r. Rev. VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in wreath, TCON below. RIC 297.
Condition: VF, Fine old toning. «Less
An XL Nishapur ceramic plate or dish. The vessel has white underglaze with calligraphic inscriptions in black and red. Bowls and plates including bold inscriptions in the More»
An XL Nishapur ceramic plate or dish. The vessel has white underglaze with calligraphic inscriptions in black and red. Bowls and plates including bold inscriptions in the so-called kufic angular calligraphy were produced in the important ceramic centers of Nishapur in eastern Iran. The text often contains a proverb in Arabic or a series of wishes. The plate measures 27,5 cm across / 10,8 inches. Condition: Choice - some restauration to the glaze but good for type and period. «Less
Important Precolumbian stirrup vessel, Peru, Moche culture, dating to 200-800 AD.
Museum quality painted vessel in very strong vivid colours, with a fighting scene on the More»
Important Precolumbian stirrup vessel, Peru, Moche culture, dating to 200-800 AD.
Museum quality painted vessel in very strong vivid colours, with a fighting scene on the sides.
Size: 27 cm. high - extra large for the type!
Condition: Superb for type! - perfect!
Ex. The most important danish collection of ancient Pre Columbian artifacts ever formed. Email for more details. «Less