North West Persian Short Sword

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #785540
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c. 1200-1000 B.C Triangular shaped blade tapering to a point with single midrib at tip opening out to three strands just above midpoint and four strands just below midpoint, guard with deep recess for original inlay, square sectioned grip with four deep longitudinal grooves on each face for original inlay, flat circular disc-like pommel, thin rounded tail with incision at top. cf. John Curtis 1988 for similar blades. In excellent condition, superb vibrant blue and green patina, measures... Click for details

Syrian Seleukos IV Ar. Tetradrachm

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern Pre AD 1000: item #784565
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Mint of Ake Ptolemies 187-175 B.C Profiled head of Seleukos IV, reverse with naked Apollo seated upon omphalos holding arrow and resting on bow, with palm branch in the field. Monogram left and right. cf. Seaby 6966, B.M.C 4.31, 12-13. Mint condition, measuring 2.2cm (W).

Gold and Lapis Lazuli Necklace

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern Pre AD 1000: item #784536
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Circa 2500 B.C. A superb Mesopotamian necklace of lozenge shaped Lapis Lazuli beads carved in ancient times, with ribbed cylindrical gold and smaller Lapis Lazuli spacers, now restrung to form an elegant necklace. This is a very fine example with the much more unusual large beads. Measures 23cm (W), in excellent condition.

LURISTAN BRONZE AXE HEAD EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #784500
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Luristan culture, 11th-8th centuries BC

Luristan, western Iran,The style of this cast bronze axe-head links

it to the region of Luristan in western Iran.With flared blade

Excellent condition and very nice green patina.... Click for details

Islamic multicoloured glass bracelet

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern Pre AD 1000: item #780606
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A pretty translucent green glass bracelet decorated with lines and blobs of opaque yellow, orange, red and green glass. Egypt, Islamic Period, c. 10th - 14th Century AD Intact, partially covered in a gold-coloured surface patina Size: 9 x 1.1 cms, internal diameter 6.7 cms Ex. private collection, UK. Acquired 1950's-1970's.

Bamyan Ceramic Bowls and Saucer

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Ceramics Pre 1492: item #779914
1531

Two Bamyan Ceramic Bowls (Ancient Afghanistan circa 12th - 13th Century CE $950 EACH, and One Bamyan Ceramic Saucer $600. Bamyan is famous for the ancient Buddhas that stood for almost two millennia until dynamited by the Taliban in 2001. All approximately 6" diameter, some wear and chips due to age but in good condition.

Persian Blackware Pottery Jug

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #779591
1513

Persian Blackware Pottery Jug, 1st Millenium BCE. Conical form with wide flaring mouth and loop handle. 15" high and in excellent condition.

Ancient Persian Bowl from Medieval Nishapur Iran

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #779582
1511

Ancient Persian Bowl from Medieval Nishapur Iran (9th - 10th Century CE) the richest oasis and chief city of the eastern province of Khorasan, situated along the Silk Road. In colors of green, brown and cream with geometric and floral patterns. Professionally repaired from original pieces this magnificent bowl now in excellent condition. 12 1/4" diameter

Parthian Terracotta Green Glazed Amphora

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #779303
1507

Parthian (ancient Persian / Iran) Terracotta Green Glazed Amphora, circa 1st Century CE, globular body with wide mouth. 8 1/2" high and in excellent condition.

Parthian Bronze Amphora with Panther Handles

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #779297
1506

Parthian (ancient Persian / Iran) Bronze Amphora with Panther Handles. Hammered body with ribbed neck, circa 2nd - 3rd Century CE, 14 1/2" high. In excellent condition.