Egyptian glass and faience bead earrings on a modern sterling setting and dated ca. 500 BC, the 26th Dynasty of the Late Period , also known as the Saite Period. The beads were excavated in Egypt and the earrings measure 2.35 cm. All are in excellent condition and shipping is free. These earrings are completely wearable.
Glass was used for many household and decorative articles in many ancient civilizations. ...click for details
A very nice Mesopotamian terracotta incantation bowl excavated in southern Babylon and dated to the 6th century AD. The bowl measures 6.5 cm in height with a circumference of 48 cm and a diameter of 15.3 cm. Aramaic characters surround the inside of the bowl and the figure of a demon is on the inside bottom. Shipping is free and the base of the bowl is rounded but stands alone. The item has been repaired and two or three pieces are missing. The bowl is in good condition. ...click for details
An unglazed Egyptian steatite scarab excavated in Egypt and dated 1550 - 1010 BC, the New Kingdom. The scarab measures 1.35 cm and is in excellent condition. The drill-hole is completely plugged and there is a trace of red paint on various sections of the item. The face is unmarked and the details are quite clear. Shipping is free.
The scarab is so-called because it was made in the shape of the sacred scarab beetle whic ...click for details
A wonderful Canaanite glazed steatite scarab excavated in Israel and dated 2200 - 1950 BC, the Middle Bronze Age I. The scarab measures 1.6 cm and the drill-hole is plugged. The face is incised with symmetric glyphs of magical or decorative properties and the details are extremely clear. All of the original glaze is still visible. Shipping is free and the scarab is in excellent condition.
A very nice Canaanite glazed steatite scarab dated 2200 - 1950 BC, the Middle Bronze Age I. The scarab was excavated in Israel and the drill-hole is partially plugged. Most of the original glaze has faded but the details on the item are extremely clear. The face is incised with several glyphs of magical or decorative properties. Shipping is free and the scarab is in excellent condition.
A striking Canaanite glazed steatite scarab measuring 1.5 cm and dated 2200 - 1950 BC, the Middle Bronze Age I. The scarab was excavated in Israel and the drill-hole is open. The face is incised with symmetric hieroglyphs of magical or decorative properties. The details are extremely clear and shipping is free. The scarab is in excellent condition.
The very close relationships between Egypt and Canaan are shown in this ...click for details
A stunning Canaanite glazed steatite scarab measuring 1.9 cm and dated 2200 - 1950 BC, the Middle Bronze Age I. The item was excavated in Israel and the drill-hole is partially plugged. The face is incised with a double-headed lotus blossom and two uraei. Shipping is free and the scarab is in very fine condition.
The very close relationship between Egypt and Canaan are shown in this scarab. The scarabs of the Hyksos Per ...click for details
A beautiful Canaanite glazed steatite scarab measuring 2 cm and dated 2200 - 1950 BC, the Middle Bronze Age I. Three vertical columns of glyphs are on the face and the details are extremely clear. The drill-hole is partially plugged and the left clypeus is chipped. Shipping is free and the scarab is in very fine condition.
The very close relationships between Egypt and Canaan are shown in this scarab. The scarabs of the ...click for details
A beautiful Egyptian mummified falcon measuring 19.5 cm in length with a thickness of 4.9 cm and 5.7 cm wide. This was a young bird and is dated to the Late Dynastic Period, 664 - 332 BC. The linen wrappings are a dark brown color and some of the talons and wing bones are protruding from the linen. The head was removed in antiquity and the x-rays, which are included with the mummy, indicate there is possibly a scarab or scaraboid in or on the subject. The x-rays also show this was a complete bir ...click for details
A large Holy Land terracotta bowl measuring 24 cm in diameter, 7.7 cm in height with a circumference of 76 cm. The bowl was excavated in Israel is is dated to the Middle Bronze Age, ca. 1850 - 1550 BC, the time of the Patriarchs. The gritty clay is a buff color and the remains of a red slip are quite visible. There are two very minor chips on the rim and one on the pedestal base. Shipping is free and the bowl is in excellent condition. ...click for details
