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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1472524
A fine large cylinder seal of the early Jemdet Nasr barrel shaped design, Mesopotamia, 3300-2900 BC. The seal is carved in a hard and dense material either a marple type or perhaps shell (?).
Seal very large for the period and craved with a fine grit-pattern and concenthric lines at each end. A string-carved round line at one side would have been made in antiquity.
Size: 31 mm. tall and 20 mm. thick...
Seal very large for the period and craved with a fine grit-pattern and concenthric lines at each end. A string-carved round line at one side would have been made in antiquity.
Size: 31 mm. tall and 20 mm. thick...
Senatus Consulto
$250.00
$250.00
Interesting stoneage artifact, probably a massive weight of sorts or alternatively, a mace-like weapon.
It's shape is oval, almost like a melon, and it's made in a light grey granite stone. It has 4 symethric ridges for some kind of binding, but we're not certain of it's usage - you're welcome to e-mail if you have seen this artifact before / have got a litterary refference for it...
It's shape is oval, almost like a melon, and it's made in a light grey granite stone. It has 4 symethric ridges for some kind of binding, but we're not certain of it's usage - you're welcome to e-mail if you have seen this artifact before / have got a litterary refference for it...
JFF Ancient Art
€560.00
€560.00
Rare ancient Egyptian opaque blue glass pendant in the shape of a pomegranate with yellow and white details.
For comparable amulets see:
Louvre Museum, Paris, E 2284 ; AF 2600 and N 1850 ; AF 2312
British Museum, London, EA48064 and EA68538
Petrie Museum UC22890
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 11.215.446
Date: Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th - 20th Dynasty, ca. 1570 - 1070 B.C.
Material: Glass
Size: ca...
Ostracon Ancient Art
$580.00
$580.00
Amuletic figure of the canine god Wepwawet depicted on the bar of a standard. The front of the sledge is curved like a billowing sail and integrates a couple of rearing uraeus cobras.
The jackal wears a dog collar, the suspension loop behind is partially preserved. This small example was intended as a protective amulet.
For a related example, cf. acc. no...
The jackal wears a dog collar, the suspension loop behind is partially preserved. This small example was intended as a protective amulet.
For a related example, cf. acc. no...
Ostracon Ancient Art
$850.00
$850.00
Hand-modeled bowl of hemispherical body with a single handle at the rim. The base rounded.
The burnished surface with a red-brown slip and purple-red bands of wavy lines that form a cross on both the inner and outer surface. Purple-red lines on the handle.
For a related example, cf. British Museum database no. 1884,1210.103.
Ceramic
Middle Cypriot ,1850 BC-1550 BC
D. 15.4 cm (6.1 in)
W. over handle 18.4 cm (7.2 in)
H...
The burnished surface with a red-brown slip and purple-red bands of wavy lines that form a cross on both the inner and outer surface. Purple-red lines on the handle.
For a related example, cf. British Museum database no. 1884,1210.103.
Ceramic
Middle Cypriot ,1850 BC-1550 BC
D. 15.4 cm (6.1 in)
W. over handle 18.4 cm (7.2 in)
H...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471882
A very attractive and scarce Tabloid seal, Northern Mesopotamia, c. later 4th. millenium BC.
The serpentine seal engraved with cruciform and stylized scorpio pattern. Fine thick drill.
Size: 20 x 17 mm...
The serpentine seal engraved with cruciform and stylized scorpio pattern. Fine thick drill.
Size: 20 x 17 mm...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471881
A larger hemispheric stone seal with a dome and elaborate line below the drilling on the top, Mesopotamian, Uruk period c. 4000-3000 BC.
The seal is carved with a later version of the archaic 'grit' pattern, where it looks like horisontical script-lines. Very nicely made in an attractive and very hard green-black stone.
Size: 28 mm. in diameter, 14-15 mm...
The seal is carved with a later version of the archaic 'grit' pattern, where it looks like horisontical script-lines. Very nicely made in an attractive and very hard green-black stone.
Size: 28 mm. in diameter, 14-15 mm...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471879
Senatus Consulto
$135.00
$135.00
A larger serpentine stone stamp seal of the gable type, Ubaid period of Anatolia and Syria, c. 4th. millenium BC.
Recent research clearly indicates that highly advanced city cultures allready existed in the Ubaid period of Anatolia and Syria in the early 4th. millenium BC and perhaps even before that. This predates the Mesopotamian Uruk period, so it's a question who inspired who?.
Nice seal in hand engraved with a horned animal.
Size: 35 mm. long and 23 mm...
Recent research clearly indicates that highly advanced city cultures allready existed in the Ubaid period of Anatolia and Syria in the early 4th. millenium BC and perhaps even before that. This predates the Mesopotamian Uruk period, so it's a question who inspired who?.
Nice seal in hand engraved with a horned animal.
Size: 35 mm. long and 23 mm...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471860
Impressive red stone Jasper Gable seal, Greater Mesopotamia,, probably a Levantine workshop, 4th. millenium BC.
A nice depiction of either a hering pattern or a stylized scorpio?
Size: 33 mm. long.
Condition: Near Very Fine, some minor losses to edges.
Comes with original Id card.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from ol...
A nice depiction of either a hering pattern or a stylized scorpio?
Size: 33 mm. long.
Condition: Near Very Fine, some minor losses to edges.
Comes with original Id card.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from ol...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471785
A large and fine archaic style serpentine stone stamp seal of the gable type, Ubaid period of Anatolia and Syria, c. 4th. millenium BC.
Recent research clearly indicates that highly advanced city cultures allready existed in the Ubaid period of Anatolia and Syria in the early 4th. millenium BC and perhaps even before that. This predates the Mesopotamian Uruk period, so it's a question who inspired who?.
Lovely scarce seal, sharply engraved with a stylized scorpion.
Recent research clearly indicates that highly advanced city cultures allready existed in the Ubaid period of Anatolia and Syria in the early 4th. millenium BC and perhaps even before that. This predates the Mesopotamian Uruk period, so it's a question who inspired who?.
Lovely scarce seal, sharply engraved with a stylized scorpion.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471773
Senatus Consulto
$225.00
$225.00
Interesting conoid shaped stamp seal in black stone, probably serpentine, engraved on the base with a deer with large antlers and on the upperside with unidentified engravings. Greater Mesopotamia area and porabably from the Ubaid/Urum period 4th.-3rd. millenium BC.
Super nice stylized engraving of the deer! There's certainly some engravings on the upperside as well but uncleaned and unresearched.
Size: 255 mm. in diameter and c. 18 mm. tall.
Condition: Good Ve...
Super nice stylized engraving of the deer! There's certainly some engravings on the upperside as well but uncleaned and unresearched.
Size: 255 mm. in diameter and c. 18 mm. tall.
Condition: Good Ve...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471759
Senatus Consulto
$285.00
$285.00
A large and rare stone stamp seal, carved in black basalt with high knobbed handle, Neo-Hittite period, made in the Anatolia/ Levante, late 2nd. millenium BC.
Triangular seal plate, engraved with a larger bull in lovely archaic style and a smaller animal above and crescent below. Finely made knob handle with piercing.
Diameter 25 x 24 mm. height 17 mm.
Condition: Extremely fine for type, only light smooth wear and patina.
Ref. see the Ashmolean collect...
Triangular seal plate, engraved with a larger bull in lovely archaic style and a smaller animal above and crescent below. Finely made knob handle with piercing.
Diameter 25 x 24 mm. height 17 mm.
Condition: Extremely fine for type, only light smooth wear and patina.
Ref. see the Ashmolean collect...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471755
Large stamp seal in a fine greyish green stone, probably Chlorite, Anatolia / Northern Syria Ubaid period, c. 4th. millenium BC.
The base of the seal is engraved with a fine symethric arrangement, probably showing antlers or something floral. A nice Gable seal type with perfect symethri and sharp lines.
Size: 42 mm. long and 24-25 mm. wide. Unusually large and thus attractive
Condition: Extremely fine, smooth glossy patina with no wear or damage.
This...
The base of the seal is engraved with a fine symethric arrangement, probably showing antlers or something floral. A nice Gable seal type with perfect symethri and sharp lines.
Size: 42 mm. long and 24-25 mm. wide. Unusually large and thus attractive
Condition: Extremely fine, smooth glossy patina with no wear or damage.
This...
Senatus Consulto
$150.00
$150.00
Interesting huge seal from the Oberländer collection. It was described as unidentified and probably ceramic, but to us it looks like Limestone, but we're not certain. Ancient Pre-colombian or Western Asian? There were no other precolumbian items in the collection.
It's sold as guaranteed ancient and 800+ years old.
Size: 38 mm tall and 27 mm. thick!
Condition: Very fine, with overall wear and few chips.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Ob...
It's sold as guaranteed ancient and 800+ years old.
Size: 38 mm tall and 27 mm. thick!
Condition: Very fine, with overall wear and few chips.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Ob...
Senatus Consulto
$185.00
$185.00
Interesting huge seal from the Oberländer collection. It was described as unidentified and probably ceramic, but to us it looks like Limestone, but we're not certain. At first glance it looks like a Pre-Columbian seal, but details doesn't compute and there were no Pre-Columbian seals in the collection, so it could be from Mesopotamia / Western Asia, we're not certain.
It's sold as guaranteed ancient and 800+ years old.
Size: 35 mm tall and 36 mm. thick!
Conditi...
It's sold as guaranteed ancient and 800+ years old.
Size: 35 mm tall and 36 mm. thick!
Conditi...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471317
A slim early cylinder seal in fine-corned white marple, carved with a characteristic and significant design for the Period of Jemdet Nasr in Mesopotamia.
The Jemdet Nassr Period in seal manifacturing,3300-2900 BC, were spreading from Southern Mesopotamia, where a great number of administrative cuneiform tablets and seals came from. Such seals was used to impress pictures or descriptions into soft, prepared clay. These seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership: as such, the...
The Jemdet Nassr Period in seal manifacturing,3300-2900 BC, were spreading from Southern Mesopotamia, where a great number of administrative cuneiform tablets and seals came from. Such seals was used to impress pictures or descriptions into soft, prepared clay. These seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership: as such, the...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471314
Senatus Consulto
$250.00
$250.00
A fine and rare late Pre-Dynastic / Late Jemdet Nasr period, Mesopotamian Cylinder seal of translucent Alabaster, early 3rd. millenium BC.
The seal carved highly concave with a fine rendering of centipedes.
Size: 16-17 mm. tall and c. 14 mm. thick.
Condition: Extremely fine, intact
OBS! Comes with the original ID card from below collection.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection...
The seal carved highly concave with a fine rendering of centipedes.
Size: 16-17 mm. tall and c. 14 mm. thick.
Condition: Extremely fine, intact
OBS! Comes with the original ID card from below collection.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471243
A lovely high relief Cylinder seal in a greyish brown hard and glossy stone, Mesopotamia, Uruk period, 4th. millenium BC.
OBS! Comes with the original ID card from below collection.
Interesting leafy design that we've seen on much earlier stamps from Halaf-Ubaid.
Size: 22 mm. x 12 mm.
Condition: Nice Very fine, intact with a few microchips, sharp details.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and impor...
OBS! Comes with the original ID card from below collection.
Interesting leafy design that we've seen on much earlier stamps from Halaf-Ubaid.
Size: 22 mm. x 12 mm.
Condition: Nice Very fine, intact with a few microchips, sharp details.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and impor...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471242
A thick early cylinder seal in white-yellow marple, carved with the 'eye' or circle/rhomboid form - a characteristic and significant design for the Period.
The Jemdet Nassr Period in seal manifacturing,3300-2900 BC, were spreading from Southern Mesopotamia, where a great number of administrative cuneiform tablets and seals came from. Such seals was used to impress pictures or descriptions into soft, prepared clay. These seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership: as such, t...
The Jemdet Nassr Period in seal manifacturing,3300-2900 BC, were spreading from Southern Mesopotamia, where a great number of administrative cuneiform tablets and seals came from. Such seals was used to impress pictures or descriptions into soft, prepared clay. These seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership: as such, t...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1471239
A massive / thick early cylinder seal in marple, carved with the 'eye' or circle/rhomboid form - a characteristic and significant design for the Period.
The Jemdet Nassr Period in seal manifacturing,3300-2900 BC, were spreading from Southern Mesopotamia, where a great number of administrative cuneiform tablets and seals came from. Such seals was used to impress pictures or descriptions into soft, prepared clay. These seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership: as such, they...
The Jemdet Nassr Period in seal manifacturing,3300-2900 BC, were spreading from Southern Mesopotamia, where a great number of administrative cuneiform tablets and seals came from. Such seals was used to impress pictures or descriptions into soft, prepared clay. These seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership: as such, they...
Senatus Consulto
$235.00
$235.00
Lot of three very nice bronze antiquities, incl. a dress pin with knobbed head, probably celtic, 3rd. cent. BC, a finely made large amulet of a Bullae in bronze with a loop, and a small intact amulet with a loop depicting Fortuna, both Roman 1st.-3rd. century
Size: 9 cm. for the dress pin, 5,3 cm. for the Bullae and 25 mm. for Fortuna.
Condition: EF, all intact with fine patinas.
Ex. 'Hafnia Coins & Antiques' inventory from the 1990s.
Size: 9 cm. for the dress pin, 5,3 cm. for the Bullae and 25 mm. for Fortuna.
Condition: EF, all intact with fine patinas.
Ex. 'Hafnia Coins & Antiques' inventory from the 1990s.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1470936
Senatus Consulto
$95.00
$95.00
Interesting small lot from closed antiguties shop:
- Persian Islamic bronze handle, c. 16th.-17th. cent.
- Bronze bird finial
- Silver Islamic bird amulet (Both Khorassan)
-Bronze buckle (c. 10th.-13th. cent. AD)
Ex. 'Hafnia Coins & Antiques' inventory from the 1990s.
- Persian Islamic bronze handle, c. 16th.-17th. cent.
- Bronze bird finial
- Silver Islamic bird amulet (Both Khorassan)
-Bronze buckle (c. 10th.-13th. cent. AD)
Ex. 'Hafnia Coins & Antiques' inventory from the 1990s.
Ostracon Ancient Art
$980.00
$980.00
Wooden animal sarcophagus, perhaps intended for a serpent, fashioned as a shrine with nice cavetto cornices on top and a vertical sliding door in front.
Carved from a single piece of cedar with interior grooves to fit the front panel.
These kinds of shrines could house mortuary statues, mummified remains of animals or symbols associated with a particular deity.
For a snake coffin in the Brooklyn Museum, cf. inv. no. 37.1358E. For a shrew coffin with sliding door, cf. inv. no...
Carved from a single piece of cedar with interior grooves to fit the front panel.
These kinds of shrines could house mortuary statues, mummified remains of animals or symbols associated with a particular deity.
For a snake coffin in the Brooklyn Museum, cf. inv. no. 37.1358E. For a shrew coffin with sliding door, cf. inv. no...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1470677
Senatus Consulto
$165.00
$165.00
A nice early cylinder seal in cream stone, Greater Mesopotamia, early 2nd. mill. BC.
Size: 23 mm. long.
Ex. Old German Private Collection.
Size: 23 mm. long.
Ex. Old German Private Collection.
Senatus Consulto
$465.00
$465.00
A nicely executed thinbutted Danish Neolithic silex axe, dating to mid-late 4th mill. BC.
Partly polished axe with nice proprotions and clear 'seams' along the edges. Very nice workmanship.
Thinbutted axes were developed to help neolithic people to clear the forest to prepare the land for farming. The largest specimens - up to 40 cm - were put down in marches as offers.
Size: 22,5 cm long, and 9 cm. wide - a masive piece.
Condition: Choice, very minor ships ...
Partly polished axe with nice proprotions and clear 'seams' along the edges. Very nice workmanship.
Thinbutted axes were developed to help neolithic people to clear the forest to prepare the land for farming. The largest specimens - up to 40 cm - were put down in marches as offers.
Size: 22,5 cm long, and 9 cm. wide - a masive piece.
Condition: Choice, very minor ships ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Faience : Pre AD 1000
item #1470675
Senatus Consulto
$195.00
$195.00
A finely detailed faiance figure, depicting Patake in Green-Torquise faiance, Late period Egypt, 525 - 341 BC.
Interesting scarce representation of the god naked.
Size: 33 mm. tall.
Condition: Choice, intact with some overall wear to the glaze.
Ex. Old Danish Private Collection.
Interesting scarce representation of the god naked.
Size: 33 mm. tall.
Condition: Choice, intact with some overall wear to the glaze.
Ex. Old Danish Private Collection.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1470458
(stock #G218)
Hundred and One Antiques
$2,400.00
$2,400.00
This exquisite ancient Egyptian calcite alabaster vessel is a true art masterpiece, dating back to the Old Kingdom period (ca. 2649–2130 B.C.). The vessel stands tall, boasting a tapering cylindrical body that gently flares out at the base, giving it an alluring presence. The vessel's out-turned lip adds an elegant touch. The calcite alabaster used to create this vessel has a range of shades, from warm brown to creamy white, with banded veins that create a mesmerizing pattern. The vessel's ala...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Pre AD 1000
item #1470435
(stock #G60)
Hundred and One Antiques
$90.00
$90.00
Ancient Near Eastern, Gilan 4th-3trd century B.C. Tube glass bead of spindle –shape with onyx-like pattern.
REFERENCES: Similar beads are in the collection of the Institute of Oriental Culture, Tokyo University. Please see the picture of the page attached to the listing.
We will also provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.
MEASUREMENTS: Length 4 cm (1.57 inches).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Byzantine : Pre AD 1000
item #1470431
(stock #A94)
Hundred and One Antiques
$650.00
$650.00
Ancient Byzantine bronze pectoral Reliquary Cross ENCOLPION, circa 9th-12th century A.D. Composed of two separately-cast halves hinged at the base and pinned to a suspension loop above. Cast and chiseled in low relief with the Crucifixion on the obverse and the Virgin Orans on the reverse.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 5 cm x 2 cm (2 inches x 0.79 inches).
CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage with a nice dark brown patina.
Remarks: Reliquary crosses were bought as...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Byzantine : Pre AD 1000
item #1470430
(stock #A93)
Hundred and One Antiques
$550.00
$550.00
Ancient Medieval Byzantine bronze pectoral Cross, circa 6th-11th century A.D. decorated in relief with cast and chiseled in low relief with the Virgin Orans.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 4.3 cm x 2.2 cm (1.69 inches x 0.87 inches).
CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage with a nice dark brown patina.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : European Medieval : Pre 1837 VR
item #1470429
(stock #349)
Forestangel Asian Antiques
$1,450.00
$1,450.00
This excellent 19th century WKC (Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Company, Solingen, Germany) Imperial Hunting Cutlass is 22 inches in length. The mounts are composed of beautiful brass throughout the hilt and scabbard. The pommel area has a fluted nut at the top center of the cap which acts as a threaded tang nut. The pommel has a smooth upper surface with curved edges featuring line decorated sides. The ferrule below is also lined, having otherwise smooth surfaces. The crossguard features the plain ce...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Roman : Pottery : Pre AD 1000
item #1470428
(stock #A16)
Hundred and One Antiques
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
Authentic ancient Roman red-slip terracotta erotic oil lamp, circa 1st century A.D. The central discus is molded with two people in a sexual act on a couch, with the filling hole pierced below, framed by two raised encircling bands and an elaborate nozzle adorned with volutes pierced with a wick hole mouth and an oval ring handle at the back. On a flat base incised with an oval groove.
NOTE: Most Roman terracotta oil lamps are made of low-fire clay. However, this example is superior because it'...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Roman : Pottery : Pre AD 1000
item #1470427
(stock #A15)
Hundred and One Antiques
$850.00
$850.00
Authentic ancient Imperial Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-early 2nd century A.D. The lamp has a central discus that bears a molded head of Medusa. The filling hole is located below the discus and is surrounded by three raised encircling bands. The lamp has an elaborate long nozzle adorned with volutes and pierced with a wick-hole mouth. Additionally, the lamp has two extended side lugs on either side in the form of griffin heads and an oval ring handle at the back. The base of the lamp is flat a...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Bronze : Pre AD 1000
item #1470426
(stock #A27)
Hundred and One Antiques
$250.00
$250.00
This is an exquisite piece of history - an arrowhead that was used by the skilled Achaean archers in Ancient Greece. It is made of durable bronze and has a unique V-shaped tanged design known as type VIIIb. This arrowhead belongs to the Bronze Age period, which lasted from around 1500 B.C. to the final phases of the Mycenaean era in 1100 B.C. - a time that coincided with the legendary Trojan War. It's fascinating to think about the battles that were fought with weapons like these.
REFEREN...
Hundred and One Antiques
$650.00
$650.00
Ancient Scythian cast bronze horse snaffle bit bridle 6th - 4th century B.C. Northern Black Sea Region. It comprises two interlocking straight mouthpieces notched with ribbed patterns and ended with integral key headings.
This remarkable artifact is an ancient horse bit dating back to the 6th-4th century B.C. and was used by the Scythian people in the Northern Black Sea Region. The bit is made entirely of cast bronze and features two interlocking straight mouthpieces, each of which is no...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1470424
(stock #A34)
Hundred and One Antiques
$600.00
$600.00
This exquisite short sword or dagger blade is a stunning example of Bronze Age craftsmanship dating back to 1500-1200 B.C. It was discovered in the North-Western Asiatic region close to the Caspian Sea. The blade is cast in one piece, with a double-edged tapering design that comes together at a pronounced central rib. The blade has a short tang that was used to attach the handle. The use of bronze in crafting this piece is a testament to the exquisite skill and artistry of the ancient artisans w...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Bronze : Pre AD 1000
item #1470422
(stock #A55)
Hundred and One Antiques
$250.00
$250.00
This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VII c category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.
REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:
1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm
2. https://...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Bronze : Pre AD 1000
item #1470421
(stock #A53)
Hundred and One Antiques
$200.00
$200.00
This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VIII b category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.
REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:
1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm
2. https:...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Bronze : Pre AD 1000
item #1470420
(stock #A54)
Hundred and One Antiques
$250.00
$250.00
This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VII c category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.
REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:
1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm
2. https://...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1470418
(stock #A115)
Hundred and One Antiques
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Ancient Armenian Urartian bronze large bowl for libation (phiale) or a wine bowl, Urartu circa 9th-7th century B.C.
The walls, hammered from a single sheet of bronze, are decorated with 49 vertical ribs in fine repoussé work, radiating from a central roundel. A slightly flaring rim chased with four rings and a continuous scalloped pattern above the ribs.
Libation bowls, of similar form and pattern, are known as phiale, were used across a wide geographical area - from ancient Greece, C...
Hundred and One Antiques
$850.00
$850.00
Ancient ca. 800-450 B.C. central European Hallstatt culture. Celtic Bronze Torc Torque of penannular form, circular in section, with hammer-flattened terminals curled into delicate tubular loops.
CONDITION: beautifully preserved with a rich green patina.
Diameter (max.) 11.7 cm (4.61 inches). Weight: 60 grams.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Bronze : Pre AD 1000
item #1470416
(stock #A117)
Hundred and One Antiques
$700.00
$700.00
Ancient MID-LATE BRONZE AGE circa 1500 - 1200 B.C. Central European Celtic Bronze spiral armband – bracelet, made from one continuous bronze wire, coiled at each end into two large spiral terminals. The spirals have been expertly crafted to sit opposite one another and vertically down the wearer’s arm.
CONDITION: beautifully preserved with a rich green patina.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 8.7. cm (3.43 inches). Diameter of the spirals (max.) 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).
WEIGHT: 1...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Faience : Pre AD 1000
item #1470412
(stock #A121)
Hundred and One Antiques
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
A very good quality Ancient Egyptian turquoise faience Wadjet Eye, Amulet. Late Dynastic Period, 26th Dynasty 664-525 B.C.
Very high-quality artwork with fine incised details, notched feathered eyebrow, raised pupil, rear spiral and ribbed drop. Pierced through the length so that it could be threaded and worn.
The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection and power, and it represents the right eye of the Egyptian falcon god, Horus, the "Eye of the Sun God Ra.
The Eye o...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1470290
Senatus Consulto
$185.00
$185.00
A fine hardstone cyliner seal, Middle Assyrian Empire, 1363-912 BC.
The seal is carved in a matte-black stone and depicts a hunting scene with the great bending to shoot an arrow against a 4-legged animal, crescent above.
Size: 26-27 mm. tall and 11 mm. thick.
Condition: VF, intact with some wear and fine patination and micro deposits.
Ex. German Private Collection
The seal is carved in a matte-black stone and depicts a hunting scene with the great bending to shoot an arrow against a 4-legged animal, crescent above.
Size: 26-27 mm. tall and 11 mm. thick.
Condition: VF, intact with some wear and fine patination and micro deposits.
Ex. German Private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1470289
Senatus Consulto
$225.00
$225.00
A nice larger stone seal, Middle Assyrian Empire, 1363-912 BC.
The seal is carved in a jet black stone, and depicts a crowded array of a human, animals and symbols, (bad roll-out, the seal is sharper).
Size: 28-29 mm. tall and 14 mm. thick.
Condition: VF, intact with fine patination and micro deposits.
Ex. German Private Collection
The seal is carved in a jet black stone, and depicts a crowded array of a human, animals and symbols, (bad roll-out, the seal is sharper).
Size: 28-29 mm. tall and 14 mm. thick.
Condition: VF, intact with fine patination and micro deposits.
Ex. German Private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1470259
Senatus Consulto
$285.00
$285.00
A fine thick cylinder seal carved in green-black stone, Old Assyrian Empire, local Levantine provincial style, Early 2nd. millenium BC.
Relatively large and attractive seal engraved with a running man or deity, a horned animal and a palmtree, crescent above.
Size: 23 mm. x 14 mm.
Condition: Extremely fine and intact with deposits and patina.
Ex. German Private Collection
Relatively large and attractive seal engraved with a running man or deity, a horned animal and a palmtree, crescent above.
Size: 23 mm. x 14 mm.
Condition: Extremely fine and intact with deposits and patina.
Ex. German Private Collection
Ostracon Ancient Art
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
Larger than usual bucchero ware kantharos of canonical shape. The high-swung strap handles attached at the rim and the dented ridge at the join to the straight wall. Standing on a low flared foot.
Incised lines just below the rim.
Rasmussen’s type 3e kantharos of the standard coastal type known from workshops in the Etruscan cities of Vulci and Cerveteri.
For similar examples, cf. items 240-242 in: Ines Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Mainz 1991.
Ceramic, bucchero ware ...
Rasmussen’s type 3e kantharos of the standard coastal type known from workshops in the Etruscan cities of Vulci and Cerveteri.
For similar examples, cf. items 240-242 in: Ines Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Mainz 1991.
Ceramic, bucchero ware ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1470250
Senatus Consulto
$150.00
$150.00
A lovely stamp seal uncleaned and as found, still with dirt in the devices and with uncleaned deposits! Round seal engraved in the base with a Cruciform design and pierced through, Mesopotamian, Late Ubad- Early Uruk period, 4th. millenium BC.
Size: 20 mm.
Condition: Good Very fine, small gauge at the back, othervise intact and with great cleaning potential.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection betw...
Size: 20 mm.
Condition: Good Very fine, small gauge at the back, othervise intact and with great cleaning potential.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection betw...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1470153
A very impressive large stone seal, Middle Assyrian Empire, 1363-912 BC.
The seal is carved in a superb green-brown stone, very glossy and depicts a human or deity with a Palm-tree and a Goat, crescent above.
Size: 36 mm. tall and 11 mm. thick.
Condition: EF, completely intact with fine patination and micro deposits.
Ex. German Private Collection
The seal is carved in a superb green-brown stone, very glossy and depicts a human or deity with a Palm-tree and a Goat, crescent above.
Size: 36 mm. tall and 11 mm. thick.
Condition: EF, completely intact with fine patination and micro deposits.
Ex. German Private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1470152
A fine and impressive large stoned seal, Middle Assyrian Empire, 1363-912 BC.
The seal carved with a stylized hunting-scene with armed men and animals.
Size: 30 mm. tall and 13 mm. thick.
Condition: EF, completely intact with fine patination and micro deposits.
Ex. German Private Collection
The seal carved with a stylized hunting-scene with armed men and animals.
Size: 30 mm. tall and 13 mm. thick.
Condition: EF, completely intact with fine patination and micro deposits.
Ex. German Private Collection
Senatus Consulto
$350.00
$350.00
Finely painted and early Indo-persian manuscript depicting a Price with his Concubine on a golden couch with two female attendants in front of a Palace with a finely lit landscabe behind. The other side with text. Finely coloured and gilt in parts!
Size: 25 cm x 16 cm.
Ex. Strømberg Antiques, Copenhagen, 1980s.
Size: 25 cm x 16 cm.
Ex. Strømberg Antiques, Copenhagen, 1980s.
Senatus Consulto
$350.00
$350.00
Finely painted and early Indo-persian manuscript depicting a late sunset trip on the river just in front of a fortified city. A powerful man seated on the throne, perhaps a Caliph or Emir, in a horse-headed boat with Concubines and attendants. The other side with text. Finely coloured and gilt in parts!
Size: 21,8 cm x 16 cm.
Ex. Strømberg Antiques, Copenhagen, 1980s.
Size: 21,8 cm x 16 cm.
Ex. Strømberg Antiques, Copenhagen, 1980s.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1470052
(stock #A35)
Hundred and One Antiques
$500.00
$500.00
This exceptional artifact is a one-piece dagger blade made of bronze, originating from the North-Western part of Asia during the Ancient Bronze Age, which existed from 1500 to 1200 B.C. The blade is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, displaying a tapering double-edged structure with a pronounced central rib. The rib, which runs down the center of the blade, would have added strength to the weapon. The blade also has a short tang, which is a protruding part of the blade that would have been used to ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Holy Land : Bronze : Pre AD 1000
item #1470051
(stock #A36)
Hundred and One Antiques
$600.00
$600.00
This remarkable artifact is an ancient bronze short sword or dagger blade, originating from the Holy Land during the Bronze Age (1500-1200 B.C.). The blade boasts a tapering double-edged design with a medial ridge, which would have made it an incredibly effective weapon in battle. The short tang attached to the handle makes it easy to wield and maneuver, allowing its user to strike with precision and agility.
It's fascinating to think that this weapon existed during the time of Moses and m...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Holy Land : Bronze : Pre AD 1000
item #1470050
(stock #A37)
Hundred and One Antiques
$400.00
$400.00
An ancient Canaanite bronze dagger blade from the Holy Land area dates back to the Bronze Age, circa 1500-1200 B.C. This blade dates back to the time of Moses. The blade is double-edged, tapering, and has a medial ridge. It was cast, hand-forged, and has a short tang for attaching a handle.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 20.5cm (8.7 inches)
CONDITION: It is in excellent condition for an antique combat dagger that is over 3000 years old. No cracks or repairs. The surface is covered b...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Holy Land : Bronze : Pre AD 1000
item #1470049
(stock #A41)
Hundred and One Antiques
$950.00
$950.00
This fascinating artifact is an ancient Canaanite bronze dagger blade, estimated to date back to the Bronze Age, specifically around 1500-1200 BC, which coincides with the time of Moses. The blade was crafted using casting and hand-forging techniques to create a double-edged tapering blade with a striking medial ridge. The short tang at the base of the blade was likely used to attach a handle, giving the wielder greater control over the weapon.
This piece offers a glimpse into the skilled c...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1470021
(stock #A64)
Hundred and One Antiques
$900.00
$900.00
This ancient artifact is a stunning bronze spearhead with a double-edged blade that tapers to a sharp point, perfect for penetrating armor or fending off enemies. It features a flattened central rib that runs down the blade's center and extends into a rectangular tang, providing a secure grip for its wielder.
This remarkable piece dates back to the 14th-10th century B.C. and was found in the Caspian Sea area of Amlash. Its intricate design and impeccable craftsmanship are a testament to the...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1470012
(stock #A83)
Hundred and One Antiques
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Rare and museum-quality ancient bronze dagger blade from the early Bronze Age, dating back to 2300-2000 B.C. It was found in Asia Minor (Anatolia), specifically in the central part of Northern Anatolia, belonging to the Hattian civilization. The blade is finely cast in one piece and has a tapering double-edged structure with a pointed tip. On each face, there is a pronounced central ridge flanked by two narrow ribs that extend from the tip of the blade to the short tang, which is pierced with a ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Bronze : Pre AD 1000
item #1469915
(stock #A25)
Hundred and One Antiques
$700.00
$700.00
Ancient Greek Cypriot bronze tanged dagger or spear blade from the Bronze Age, dating back to circa 2500-1600 B.C. The blade has a broad tapering double-edged shape with a flattened central rib flanked by two shallow fullers, making it perfect for thrusting and cutting. The blade extends into a rectangular-section tang with a "hooked" terminal at the end for easy attachment to a handle or shaft.
REFERENCES: For related blades, please see:
1.https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/se...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Bronze : Pre AD 1000
item #1469914
(stock #A30)
Hundred and One Antiques
$800.00
$800.00
This is a remarkable piece of history - an Ancient Greek Minoan bronze short sword dating back to the Bronze Age between circa 1700-1400 B.C. The blade features a double-edged tapering design crafted with precision and expertise. A short tang is pierced with a rivet hole to attach a handle.
This ancient artifact serves as a testament to the skill and creativity of the artisans of the era.
REFERENCES: For related Greek Minoan swords, please see the link below:
http://www.salim...
