Ancient 1000 B.C Holy Land Jerusalem Judaea. A First Temple King David Period Terracotta Oil lamp with closed nozzle and raised rounded base.

MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length: 9.5 cm. (3.74 inches).

Height Approximately: 5 cm. (1.97 inches).

CONDITION: The lamp is in good condition considering its age of 3000 years. Showing age and usage, with traces of wear with areas of earthen encrustation. No cracks, repairs, restoration. Base inscribed with collection number...

A massive and solid bronze axe in the battleaxe form with a wide blade, Dong Son Culture, Annam region of present day Vietnam, 4th.-1st. cent. BC.

The type of axe have been found in most of Southern Han Empire (South), the very wide edge of the blade is peculiar for the Annam region. The Dong Son Culture evolved semi-autonomous from the Han Empire in China until the powerful Han-dynasti Nanyue expanded south around 110 BC...

Dong Son bronze bangle with decorative lines excavated from Cambodia with nice green patina.

Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Period, 500 B.C. (size excluding stand)
Measurement: Diameter 14.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Pottery oil lamp
ISLAMIC PERIOD, 8th Cent. AD

Highly decorated with clusters of grapes all around the shoulders

Measurements:
Length: 9.5 cm
Width: 7.5 cm

Condition: Excellent archaeological condition not repaired and not restored

Found in Jerusalem, Holy Land

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Korean celadon had begun to be made in early 10th century under influence by Chinese...

SPLENDID ANCIENT BEADS NECKLACE
EGYPTIAN FAIENCE HYKSOS BEADS, 1550 BC
ROMAN PERIOD, 1ST – 2ND CENT. AD

Impressive wearable necklace featuring Roman agate, carnelian and rock crystal beads beautifully recomposed “Restrung” using authentic ancient Egyptian faience Hyksos beads, terminated with sterling silver clasp so it can be safely worn today.

Length: 45 cm

Carnelian was thought to cause the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body...

Terracotta figure of a lion resting with crossed forepaws.
The raised head is modeled in great detail, mane and paws show the skilful use of modeling tool.
Fully hand modeled terracotta, part of a larger group, possibly with an additional figure mounted on the animal’s back. The surface with remains of an applied white wash.
Terracotta
Eastern Mediterranean, 2nd/3rd century AD
L. 9.1 cm (3.6 in)
H...

A Fine Pair of Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Male & Female Painted Pottery Figures with Oxford TL Tests

This fine and impressive matching pair of male and female figures was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in coloured pigments. They are similarly dressed in long-sleeved robes...

Glaze degradation and corrosion

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this superb blue-green faience Bes amulet dating to the Late Period, 700-30 B.C.. The amulet remains intact and with tremendous detail standing with bowed legs, beard and a highly-detailed headdress. The dwarf deity remains intact with unclogged suspension hole and measures an impressive 2 1/4 inches high. Bes was the God of children, games and laughter...

ROMAN GLASS FLASK
Roman period, 100 - 300 AD

With ribbed body and a shaped neck, "Would have been probably used to carry perfumed oils and ointments"

Dimensions:
Height: 6.5 cm
Diameter: 4.5 cm

Condition: Good condition as found

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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Ancient Egyptian silver frog amulet attached to a wooden base
with 19th century collection label inscribed: „Silver Frog, an Idol“.

Date: Egypt, Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 - 30 B.C.
Material: Silver
Size: length of the amulet: ca. 2,3 cm
Condition: intact
Provenance: German collection, prior GB estate, bought from a GB collection, formed before 1900.

The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed...

Ancient Egyptian mix bead lot early shell bead core glass and faience beads nice group.

Ancient Holy Land. circa.50 B.C to 50 A.D. Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great Terracotta Oil lamp with round conical body and a large central filling hole with a raised ring border and Three Flame nozzles.

CONDITION: Unbroken, with some chips on outer edge and inner ring. Nice patina, showing the age and usage, sooty nozzles from original use, some spots with old wax deposits on the surface.

MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 8. cm (3 15 inches) Height: 3 cm (1.18 inches)...

A lovely ancient Egyptian Scarab, c. 1400 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 3/8” long (9 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.

Ancient Egyptian Faience Hare Amulet

This is a very rare Egyptian amulet in the form of a hare. The amulet is mounted on a wooden 1920’s collectors base which is inscribed: „Hare, sacred to Osiris“.
It is a seldom opportunity to find an amulet in this good quality and then also attached
to such an old stand. For more detail pictures please contact me.

For similar hare amulet see:
- The Metropolitan Museum, Accession Number: 89.2.303 and 44.4.25
- Art Inst...

Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern Faience and Glass beads, various sizes . Nice lot beautiful blue beads.

POTTERY VESSEL "BOWL"
Holy Land – Middle Bronze Age, 1850 – 1550 BC
Canaanite; Time of Abraham

Nicely made with a rim folded outward and a rounded flat base

Measurements:
Height: 10 cm
Diameter: 15 cm
Height on stand: 15 cm

Condition: Minor chips at the rim as shown otherwise intact

Found near Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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