Small Statue of a Chimera, Luristan, 9th C. B.C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #672328
1-0460

Small statue of a reclining chimera. Bronze, with dark and light green encrusted patina. Iran, Luristan, Ca. 9th century B.C. Length: 2 3/8" (6 cm). The statue was originally affixed to a custom wood stand, which bears an old inscription ("griffon", meaning griffin in French) beneath. Very good condition. Ex; old French collection.

Luristan bronze cage-bell

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #664132
W9

A bronze ritual bell with openwork sides. Each rib is carefully cast to form a spiral rope-like pattern and the lower part of the body is decorated with two punctuated collars. North West Iran, early 1st Millennium BC Intact, good patina and well preserved metal. Size: 6 x 3.6 cms. Ex. UK private collection, acquired before c. 1990.

Luristan Bronze Bracelets

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #663360
LU42

A matched pair of Luristan bronze bangle bracelets, ca. 1200 – 800 BC. They have a 2-7/8” diameter and are decorated with deeply cut, serrated designs. Beautiful patina, excellent condition.

BACTRIAN BRONZE STAMP SEAL - FREE SHIPPING

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #648883
1966

A Greco-Bactrian openwork bronze stamp seal excavated in northeastern Afghanistan and dated ca. 2nd century BC. The seal has a 3.5 cm diameter and a heavy green patina and an earthen encrustation. The pattern on top of the seal is a rosette design and there is a drill-hole on the bottom for stringing. Shipping is free and the seal is in excellent condition.

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LURISTAN BRONZE STAMP SEAL - 8th CENTURY BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #648873
1987

This is an extremely rare, large and heavy Luristan bronze stamp seal that measures 5.35 cm in height with a 5.4 cm diameter across the bottom. The seal is dated to the 8th century BC. A bird decorates the top of the handle and a rosette-type design is on the bottom. There is a drill-hole for stringing and three minor holes on the handle and the base. A rich green patina covers most of the item and the seal is in excellent condition. This most beautiful antiquity was discovered in the Zagros Mou... Click for details

Mamluk Middle Eastern Brass Bowl Fine Inlay Metal Work

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #645103
61336

A fine mid 19th century Mamluk revival inlaid small brass bowl. Intricate silver, copper and tooled background design with leaves and Arabic or Islamic script encircling bowl. The center medallion on the base with endless knot design is quite detailed and finely worked as is the entire bowl. Appears to be all hand hammered/made. Almost 5" in diameter and over 2" high. Very heavy, weighing 8 1/2 ounces. The patina is excellent, the inlay is thick and raised and overall bowl is in excellent condit... Click for details

Rare 17th Century Moghul Pendant

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1700: item #627967

Moghul jewelry is exceedingly rare, having been "recycled" for its pure gold and fine gemstones during centuries of war and political upheaval. This exquisite example of Persian artistry has a central floral motif set with diamonds on a pavee of rubies. Each of the eight points of its star are set with diamond., sapphires, an emerald, a carnelian, a topaz and a pearl. The finely detailed back features a champlevee design of a bird and floral motifs. Circa 1630.

Brass and Silver Qur'an Box from Damascus

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #627324
1351

Decorative handmade brass and silver box from Damascus to hold Qur'an. This city thought to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. Box Circa 1900, 10" x 12" x 8". Also a handmade brass and silver plate with figural motif 11" diameter. Both in excellent condition.

Ancient BRONZE sword WITH A HANDLE, 1000 BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #606783

Near Eastern bronze with with a shaped inlaid handle with bone/ivory.

Dated from, 1000 BC

Measurements: Length: 34.5 cm - Width: 3 cm

Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored

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Near Eastern Sassanian Offering Bowl with Gold Gilt

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #599746

This gorgeous bronze bowl is from the Sassanian culture that lived in modern day Iran. This piece dates circa 4th-5th century A.D. and is mint quality, and is also in its "as found" condition. This piece has gorgeous deep red and green heavy mineralization that is seen on the bottom and inside surfaces, and under this is a heavy gold gilt that is over the bronze. The gold gilt is usually not seen on vessels of this type, as they generally have a silver gilt or no gilt at all. This bowl is on... Click for details