A very large and beautyful cylinder seal of shell, dating to the Early Dynastic Period, 2900–2334 B.C.
This type of seals made of shell with the dramatic contest scenes are rare and in high demand among collectors. The seal is very concave and engraved with two heros fighting two lions standing on the their hind legs. The heros carry a so ...click for details
A spectacular procession of 5 pottery figures and a Mandarin Lady seated in a palanquin, dating to the Ming Dynasty, c. 1450-1550 AD.
The group has exceptional decoration and details, the palanquin is exquisite! 4 of the men are carriers and the last man is the leader and is walking with a trompet, perhaps to warn people to make space for ...click for details
A superbly decorated bronze bowl, dating to the period of Abbasid dominance in Iran, 7th.-9th. AD.
This bowl belongs to the interesting group of metal vessels which were made of high tin, or white bronze, in Persian sefîd rûy or in Arabic nuhâs abyad, an alloy of copper and zinc from around the 7th. cent and onwards. ...click for details
Huge and important Neo-Assyrian cylinder seal, dating 1000-612 BC.
The seal depicts an archer shooting a bow against a mythical creature - the socalled Scorpion god or Scopio-man, part human, part bird and with a Scopio's tail. ...click for details
Neo Assyrian agate cylinder seal, dating to 1000-600 BC.
The seal depicts two confronting winged creatures, carved in a fine late style. Note the two eye-like symbols on either side. High relief carving and very beautyful ...click for details
Very large and impressive decorated bronze bowl, dating to the period of Abbasid dominance in Iran, 7th.-9th. AD.
This bowl belongs to the interesting group of metal vessels which were made of high tin, or white bronze, in Persian sefîd rûy or in Arabic nuhâs abyad, an alloy of copper and zinc from around the 7th. cent and onwards. ...click for details
