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.

Neo-Assyrian Quartz Stamp Seal Amulet on Necklace

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #768638
MA-42808a

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

Ghandaran Sandstone Figure of a Woman

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #753713

This is a small figure of a woman carved in what appears to be sandstone. It was allegedly recovered in the Swat valley in Pakistan and was acquired as part of a large American collection. Unfortunately I do not know much about the piece and will leave it up to the collectors out there to decide if if it is a value. It measures just over 8 cm from top to bottom.

Ghandaran Gray Stone Warrior Statue

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #753708

This is an interesting little carved stone figure recovered from the Swat valley. I am told that it is a figure of a warrior. The arms and legs are now missing but it is still quite an interesting piece of ancient history. This came to me as part of a larger collection and I have no further information on it. I will leave it to the collectors to determine if it is a good value. It measures roughly 9 cm in length.

Very large neolithic seal

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #753400
Tr 1066

Very large black flat domed stampseal pierced and engraved with a lion pounching on bull,a away flying bird and stylized branches. Size:5,4 x 2,0 cm,Period:c. 1400 - 800 B.C., Provenance: Private German collection

Near Eastern Sumerian Rock Crystal Bull Amulet

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #752891

This piece is a carved rock crystal amulet that is in the form of a recumbent bull. This rare piece is Sumerian, and dates circa 3500-3200 B.C. This piece is approximately 1.1 inches long and .5 inches wide, and is very large for a rock crystal amulet of this type. There is also a bow drilled hole that runs from the top center to the bottom of the piece, and this was used to attach this piece to a necklace. These necklaces included additional animal amulets/seals, and other known types of th... Click for details

Large agate bead

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #744699
J1

A very large bead carved from semi-translucent agate. West Asia, early 1st Millennium BC Edges chipped as seen in the photographs. Size: 5.5 x 4.2 cms Ex. Astarte Gallery, London W1. Acquired 1970's/1980's.

Kushan Stone Cosmetics Dish

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #743770
IV97

An excellent Kushan (Ghandharan) stone cosmetics dish from the Indus Valley, ca. 100 – 300 AD. This choice example measures 5” x 3-3/4” and is carved from greenish chlorite in a heart shape. There are three decorative projections in the form of floral designs. Nicely carved on all sides.

Kushan Stone Cosmetics Dish

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #743767
IV95

An excellent Kushan (Ghandharan) stone cosmetics dish from the Indus Valley, ca.100 – 300 AD. This lovely example measures 4” x 2-1/2”, is carved from greenish chlorite and features a nicely detailed lion facing the hollow tray portion. The underside is decorated with a floral pattern. Rare type.

Gandhara Head of Buddha, 3rd Century AD

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #743285

Ghandara stucco head of Buddha with elegant featured visage. The heavy lidded eyes below arched brows, an aquiline nose and bow shaped mouth. The spotted hairdo is gathered in a topknot. Pakistan, Gandhara style, 3rd century AD. H. 13.7 cm (5.4 in), H. with stand 19.5 cm (7.66 in). Superb modeling. Broken at the neck level. Surface pitted in places. Very expressive and of excellent quality. Ex German art market.