Canaanite White Steatite Scarab Seal 2000 - 1800 BC
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Pre AD 1000 item# 368532
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The scarab is of typical Canaanite style, a simplified beetle with two horizontal incisions representing the legs, pierced lengthwise for suspension. The base of the scarab is an intricately carved scene…depicting a lion prowling with two other devices. A rarity of the very best artistic style, absolutely stunning in its simplicity, and deftly executed. A masterwork of ancient miniture sculptural art. The scarab is intact and absolutely superb! Much rarer than its Egyptian counterpart, this fabulous Canaanite scarab is a fine example. Size: 18mm x 14mm
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Ancient Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross 800- 1000AD XF
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Pre AD 1000 item# 368034
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Byzantine Empire, 800 - 100AD. Bronze Reliquary Cross. Superb Bronze Reliquary Cross hinged at the top and bottom, the two halves forming a space for a religious relic. The obverse depicts Jesus in the "Christ the Redeemer" position with outstretched hands to sides. The reverse depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the Prayer Position (orans) praying for the "Grace of God". Created with two identical halves that were hinged together leaving the center hollow for placing a religious relic. A reliquary was a receptacle for keeping or displaying sacred relics. In Christian usage, relics were objects connected with, or remains of, the bodies of saints or what was purported to be the True Cross. Christians are known to have venerated the relics of martyrs at least as early as the 2nd century. The Crusades led to the influx of relics from the Middle-East and they became popular items of adornment used for protection of crusaders and the wealthy who could afford them. This is a superb example of a very rare size and type. 52mm x 24mm Intact and hinged, in extremely fine condition. Please note this cross appears to have been sealed since antiquity the interior may still contain a relic, there is no visible evidence that this item has been opened.
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Gorgeous Terracotta Amphoriskos Early Bronze Age 2150BC
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Pre AD 1000 item# 371625
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Gorgeous Terracotta Amphoriskos from the Early Bronze Age period 3150 - 2150 BC. This choice piece was found near Jerusalem. The Early bronze Age Period was the time of tribes and the unifying of Egypt. The Old Kingdom in Egypt, the period when the pyramids were built, a great and splendid age, came to its end in a natural disaster. The end of the Early Bronze Age or Old Kingdom in Egypt is the time of the momentous events connected with the story of the patriarch Abraham, and described in the Book of Genesis as the overturning of the plain. Reference: Amiran R, Ancient pottery of the Holy Land. 88mm x 85mm Superb Condition.
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Ancient Herodian Oil Lamp 50 BC - 50 AD
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Pre AD 1000 item# 260275 (stock# 11231073)
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This lovely classic Herodian oil lamp is simple and elegant. This is the defining "style" of the period dominated by King Herod "The Great" and his offspring. It has been spun on a potters wheel with the spout added by hand (the artisans hand marks are quite clear). It is a classic design of the Herodian Period (up to 50AD)
and would have, most probably, been in use about the time of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ By King Herod. It is a beautiful example of the ancient artisans work of lamp manufacture. The obvious signs of hand made ancient pottery add to the beauty of this unique piece. Size:85mm x 60mm x 23mm Weight: 43.9 g
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