BURNISHED POTTERY SPOUTED VESSEL
"Canaanite" Early Bronze Age, 3100 - 2000 BC

Nicely made in a globular body with a looped handle and a shaped neck

Dimensions:
Height: 11 cm
Width: 13 cm Height on stand: 15 cm

Condition: Good condition

Found in Jericho, Holy Land

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TERRACOTTA HEAD OF A YOUTH
EGYPT, GRECO- ROMAN PERIOD, 100 BC/AD

Measurements:
Height: 7 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Height on stand: 13 cm

Condition: Good condition as found, not repaired and not restored

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TERRACOTTA USHABTI
EGYPTIAN, 3RD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, C. 1075 - 664 BC

Depicted in a mummiiform style , wearing tripartite wig, arms folded across chest.

Measurements:
Height: 13.5 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Height on stand: 15.5 cm

Condition: lower part re-attached as shown otherwise intact

Beautifully mounted on a custom plexi-glass display stand of high quality

Provenance: Aweidah's collection before 1970- Registered at IAA

POTTERY WINE MEASURING JAR "DIPPER"
BIBLICAL, CANAANITE, MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, 1850 - 1550 BC
Time of the Patriarchs

Dimensions:
Height: 19 cm
Width: 10 cm
Height on stand: 21 cm

Condition: Good condition with earthy patina as found.

Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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POTTERY PERFUME JAR
Holy Land – CANAANITE, Middle Bronze Age, 1850 – 1550 BC
“Time of Abraham"

Nicely made with a double shaped handle and a little base. Would have been used for perfumed oils and precious liquids
Parallel: Ancient pottery of the Holy Land – Ruth Amira, Masada press – Page, 111 – PL...

BLACK STONE MACE-HEAD
Egypt, Predynastic Period
Naqada II or III, c. 3600 - 3100 B.C.

There is a bow drilled hole that runs through the center, and there is wear on the outer edges at each end of the hole...

POTTERY OIL FILLER WITH A SPOUT
BIBLICAL, LATE BRONZE AGE, 1550 - 1200 BC
Time of Moses

Measurements:
Height: 5 cm
Length: 13.5 cm

Condition: handle repaired otherwise intact.

Excavated in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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BLACK TERRACOTTA OIL JUGLET
HOLY LAND, IRON AGE I, 1200 - 980 BC
First temple period
"Time of King David"

Dimensions:
Height: 11.5 cm
Width: 7 cm
Height on stand: 15 cm

Condition: Good condition untouched as found

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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POTTERY ALABASTRON "FLASK"
IRON AGE, 1000 BC
"Time of King David"

Would have been used to carry perfumed oils and ointments

Measurements:
Height: 21 cm
Diameter: 5 cm
Height on stand: 23 cm

Beautifully mounted on a custom handmade plexi-glass display stand of high quality

Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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RED SLIP POTTERY WINE PITCHER
CANAANITE, Early Bronze Age, 3100 – 2700 BC

Beautiful Abydos ware burnished wine jug with a long neck, large handle and funnel-shaped mouth and a flat base.

Dimensions:
Height: 21 cm
Width: 12 cm

Found in Jericho, Israel

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Abydos ware (a-BY-dos ware)
Pottery of Canaanite (Syro-Palestinian) origin found in the royal tombs of the First and Sec...

BONE FRAGMENT DEPICTING FACE OF CUPID
ROMAN PERIOD, 1ST - 3RD CENTURY AD

Measurements:
Length: 7.5 cm
Height: 4 cm

Condition: Intact, untouched as found with natural patina

Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel

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ANCIENT CLAY PLAQUE
MESOPOTAMIA, OLD BABYLONIAN PERIOD, 2040 - 1750 BC

This baked clay plaque with relief decoration representing a seated ruler on his throne infront of a large palm branch

Baked clay plaques were mass-produced in southern Mesopotamia from the second millennium BC. They show informal scenes and reflect the private face of life...

FRAGMENTARY HEAD OF AN ANIMAL
PHILISTINE, IRON AGE, 1200 BC

Probably a part of a Kernos! Measurements:
Length: 8 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Height on stand: 11.5 cm

Condition: Horns missing in antiquity, untouched as found

Found near Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel

Beautifully mounted on a plexi-glass display stand of high quality

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PHILISTINES:
THEY ARE AL...

Directly from Jerusalem, ancient Roman white agate bead, dated from, 100 – 300 AD

Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant.

Found in Israel and come with a certificate of authenticity

C O M P L E T E - H A N D M A D E !

Charming bracelet, beautifully recomposed of authentic ancient Roman coloured stone beads. (Black, red and white)
Dated from, 1st – 2nd Cent. AD

Sterling silver wires and clasp.

Length: 17.5 cm

The beads are found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel and accompined with a certificate of authenticity. Be ware of modern copies!

C o m p l e t e - H a n d m a d e.

Directly from Jerusalem, ancient Roman carnelian bead pendant
Dated from, 100 – 300 AD

Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant.

Dimensions:
Length: 5 cm
Width: 2cm

Carnelian was thought to cause the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body. It was believed to make the skin healthy and youthful, removing sores and blemishes when worn. Because of its calming effects on the blood, carnelian also makes one feel peaceful and slow to anger...

Charming earrings, beautifully recomposed of authentic ancient Roman white stone beads. Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire earrings.

Dated from, 1st – 2nd Cent. AD

The beads are found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel an

Accompined with a certificate of authenticity.

S t u n n i n g !

Directly from Jerusalem, ancient Roman agate bead pendant
Dated from, 100 – 300 AD

Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant.

Dimensions:
Length: 4.5 cm
Width: 2.5 cm

Found in Israel and come with a certificate of authenticity

C O M P L E T E - H A N D M A D E !

BIBLICAL TERRACOTTA SET “ AN OIL LAMP AND OIL FILLER”
HOLY LAND, IRON AGE I, 1200 – 980 BC
First temple period
“Time of King David”

Dimensions:
Oil lamp: Length: 11.5 cm
Width: 12 cm
Condition: Intact

Oil filler:
Height: 11 cm
Width: 8 cm

Condition: Intact

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

Nicely mounted on a custom “acrylic” plexi-glass display stand

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POTTERY OIL LAMP
Byzantine empire, 5th Cent. AD

Nicely made and decorated with a schematic seven branched menorah on the nozzle

This lamp will make a nice addition to the finest oil lamp collection

Measurements:
Length: 10 cm
Width: 7 cm

Condition: Good condition

Found in Jerusalem, Holy Land

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POTTERY SAUCER OIL LAMP
Biblical, Iron Age II, 900 – 586 BC
“Time of Kings of ancient Israel”

A charming wheel-made reddish pottery saucer oil lamp with a pinched spout and a base

Measurements:
Length: 13 cm
Width: 13.5 cm

Condition: Minor ancient chip at the rim otherwise intact and in good condition.

Found in Jerusalem, Holy Land

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BRONZE SHORT SWORD
BRONZE AGE, PERSIA, 1000 – 800 BC

This fantastic weapon has survived intact and enjoys a gorgeous dark olive green patina

Dimensions:
Length: 50 cm
Width: 4 cm

Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored

Nicely mounted on a customs acrylic “Plexi-glass” display stand of high quality

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POTTERY OIL LAMP DEPICTING A CROSS ON THE NOZZLE
BYZANTINE PERIOD, 4TH CENTURY AD

Measurements:
Length: 7.5 cm
Width: 5 cm

Condition: With some age weathering to the surface

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Israel

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HOLLOW TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF HARPOCRATES
“GOD OF SILENCE”
EGYPT, GRECO-ROMAN 100 BC – 100 AD

This is a wonderful opportunity to own an authentic piece of ancient art that represents a fusion of three of the greatest cultures in history

Hollow terracotta figure of harpocrates with remains of white paint on the surface “God of Secrecy and silence” Harpocrates is shown seated, crossed legs holding a jar with his right forefinger to his lips

This gesture was mis...

POTTERY WINE PITCHER
BYZANTINE EMPIRE, 4th – 5th CENT. AD

Cylindrical-shaped neck with a ridge and a flat base.

Measurements:
Height: 19 cm
Diameter: 15 cm
Height on stand: 21 cm

Condition: Good condition, not repaired and not restored

Found in Jerusalem, Israel

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BURNISHED POTTERY WINE AMPHORISKOS
HOLY LAND, IRON AGE II, 800 – 700 BC
Time of the Kings of ancient Israel

Conical body tapers to bottom base, two loop handles on the side and a long funnel-shaped neck.

Dimensions:
Height: 25 cm
Width: 19 cm
Height on stand: 28 cm

Condition: Minor hairline crack hard to see otherwise intact

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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Relics of the Nile is pleased to present his wonderful twin-handled Egyptian alabastron. The alabastron is nicely banded and well-sculpted with a cylindrical neck and disc rim. The alabastron is presented on a custom base for easy display and measures 3.25" in height (3.7" tall including the base". Egypt, Late Period ca 664 - 350 B.C..

Relics fo the Nile is pleased to present this rare and interesting large carved wood shabti for a scribe. The shabti is carved from sycamore wood and is presented mammiform with a tripartite wig with arms crossed over the chest. A seed sack is painted on the back. The figure is heavily coated in a shiny black resin on the back and the details of the seed sack are presented in yellow...

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this interesting Egyptian New Kingdom shabti torso. The shabti is composed of terra-cotta and nicely decorated in pigments of red, black and white. The cosmetic details, head cloth and agricultural implements are depicted in black pigment and the skin of the figure is presented in red, indicating that this shabti was for a male. Broken at the mid-section, the shabti is custom mounted for ready display...

Relic of the Nile is pleased to present his large Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure with original base. The figure has nice facial features with some black cosmetic details remaining and a well-carved osiris beard. While the pigment has been lost throughout the piece there are still traces of the broad collar and vertical column that originally likely contained hieroglyphics showing the name of the owner. The figure is well-carved with only some losses to the neck area...

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this large seated boat figure with original pigment. This figure has nicely rendered facial features with original pigments of black, red and white remaining. The facial features are presented with black cosmetic details with black hair. One arm is missing, however the right arm remains. The figure measures a large 4.75" in height and 2.25" in depth...

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this large kneeling boat figure with original pigment. This figure has nicely rendered facial features with original pigments of black, red and yellow remaining. The figure's hair has significant pigment remaining with a band around the head. One arm is missing and a partial portion of the right arm remains. The figure measures a large 4" in height and 2.75" in depth...

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this nicely-carved and detailed Egyptian wood mask...

A large North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, late Roman ca. 4th-5th Century AD.

The lamp with a Gladiator or Soldier depicted hurling something on the discus, heering pattern around. Knob handle and two filling holes. Makers mark on the back

Condition: Choice and intact, even wear to all decorations and fine patination and discolouration from ancient use.

Size: 11,8 cm. long.

Ex. Old Danish Private Collection

A scarce and nice Pottery Oil lamp, ca. 3rd. century AD.

The lLamp in greish pottery, displaying the portraits of Isis and Sepatis on the Discus.

Size: 10 cm.

Condition: Intact, some even wear.

Ex. Old Danish Private Collection.

Large and rare two-coloured and two-sided Egyptian faience Wedjat Eye.
The Wedjat Eye is open-worked, the two-coloured side is convex and the other flat.
There is an old collection label on the wooden stand, which is inscribed with PE 40.

For comparable one see:
British Museum, Accession Number: EA7321 or
Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt (1994): fig.46

Date: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st - 25th Dynasty, ca. 1069 - 525 B.C.
Material: Faience...