Ancient North-West Persian Bronze Spiked Mace Head

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #771607
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A large rare north-west Persian bronze mace head with 16 deadly spikes circulating shaft. Some battle damage is apparent on tip, probably from hitting a shield or weapon. Lovely dark green patina.

Measures 185mm length

dating to circa 1250-1000 BC.

Ancient Bactrian Alabaster goblet

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #771602
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A superb Bactrian goblet fashioned from banded alabaster.

155mm height

Dating to circa 2000 BC.

Ancient North-West Persian Decorated Bronze Bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #771600
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A lovely North West Persian bronze bowl with interesting engraved dotted pattern on rim.

140mm diameter

Dating to circa 1250-1000 BC.

Ancient Bronze North-West Persian Dagger

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #771596
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A bronze north west persian flanged dagger with crescent guard, lovely mottled light & dark green patina.

measures 300mm length

Dating to circa 1250-1000 BC.

Ancient Glass Beads

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern Pre AD 1000: item #770439

Two glass beads imitating etched carnelian, rod formed, trail decorated and combed. Eastern Mediterranean, circa late 2nd millennium early 1st millennium BC. Intact with some weathering. The longest 2CM.

Persian Qajar Period Stoneware Flask - 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Ceramics Pre 1700: item #769213
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Qajar Period, 19th century, Persian stoneware bottle or flask. Decorated with underglaze red, blue, green, black and yellow bird, flowers and foliage. About 6.25" (16.5cm) H x 4" (10.5cm) W x 1.75" (4.5cm) W. Please note glaze crackle, chip to base and other irregularities. No cracks. No repairs. Additional high-resolution images on request. Insured shipping at cost.

Neo-Assyrian Quartz Stamp Seal Amulet on Necklace

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #768638
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THE HISTORY: It was under the Assyrian kings Tiglath-pileser III and Sargon II that the entirety of the Near East fell under the sweeping conquests of the Assyrian Empire. Their conquests included the territories of northern Egypt, Babylon, Israel, Judea, and Palestine. The atrocities and terrorist tactics of the conquering Assyrians visited unspeakable fear into their subjects. And, their military success can be attributed to their advanced levels of military and government organization. The As... Click for details

Old Babylonian Cuneiform Tablet Corner Fragment

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern Pre AD 1000: item #759805
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A nice sized corner fragment from a large cuneiform tablet relating to the administration of fields and orchards. 9 lines of inscription remain on two sides and 3 on top edge.
Size: 2 1/2 inches X 2 inches
Condition: Fragmentary but nice
Reference: Joan Artz,... Click for details

PARTHIAN BRONZE ARROWPOINT - FREE SHIPPING

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern Pre AD 1000: item #759035
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A very nice Parthian bronze trilobate, socketed arrowpoint excavated on the site of an ancient settlement in northeastern Iran and dated ca. 200 BC. The article measures 2.3 cm and is covered with a green patina. The arrowhead is in excellent condition and the point and blades are still quite sharp.

At the time this arrowpoint was manufactured there were millions of bronze articles being made for the general population,... Click for details

Ancient Luristan Mace Head : Near Eastern Antiquities

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #756022
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Here you find a beautiful ancient Luristan bronze spiked mace head. In tact with lovely green patina. Has eight spikes surrounding the main body. A rope pattern is present on the top and bottom of the macehead. "A mace in one of the most well known Luristan styles. Luristan is a region in the central Zagros mountains in Eastern Iran well known for its early artistic bronzes. However, the full history of the region is little known and many so-called Luristan items actually originate in a wider ar... Click for details