Early Islamic Pottery Oil Lamp

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World Pre AD 1000: item #146403
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For centuries, terracotta oil lamps were the primary means of illumination after dark in homes across the world. The Islamics utilized them in exceptionally great numbers, and a wide variety of styles exist. This particular piece features a nice pattern of linear decorations with a diamond motif on the spout.

AGE: Early Islamic, 7th-8th century A.D. ... Click for details

Ptolemaic Egyptian statue of Harpocrates

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian Pre AD 1000: item #146333

After the conquest of Egypt by Alexander III (the Great) of Macedonia, his general Ptolemy was left to govern the new province. Upon Alexander's death shortly thereafter, Ptolemy rapidly established Egypt as his own empire and established a dynasty that outlasted any of the other empires that sprang up in the wake of Alexander's death. The Ptolemies ruled as pharoahs for nearly 300 years, eventually coming under control of Rome in 30 BC after Cleopatra failed to successfully manipulate Mark Anto... Click for details

Ancient Egyptian Ushabti, 26th-27th Dynasty

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian Pre AD 1000: item #146328
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Beginning in the Middle Kingdom, the ancient Egyptians were buried with small human statues called shabtis. These figures were to serve as servants in the afterlife, performing any work necessary so that the deceased could enjoy eternity in peace. This was accomplished by inscribing Chapter 6 of the Book of the Dead on the shabti, which reads: "O shabti, if the deceased is called upon to do any of the work required there in the necropolis at any time...you shall say, 'Here I am, I will do it.'... Click for details

Ancient Egyptian Ushabti, c. 26th Dynasty

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian Pre AD 1000: item #146310
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Beginning in the Middle Kingdom, the ancient Egyptians were buried with small human statues called shabtis. These figures were to serve as servants in the afterlife, performing any work necessary so that the deceased could enjoy eternity in peace. This was accomplished by inscribing Chapter 6 of the Book of the Dead on the shabti, which reads: "O shabti, if the deceased is called upon to do any of the work required there in the necropolis at any time...you shall say, 'Here I am, I will do it.'... Click for details

Silver Icon Lamp or Censor

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World Pre 1940: item #88021
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This silver hanging Icon Lamp or Censor is in outstanding condition. It consists of three separate pieces held together on hanging silver chains. It measures about 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 12 1/2 inches tall when hanging and fully extended.

It has illegible silver marks on the bottom, but it is guaranteed to be at least .800 fine silver if not purer. It is in EXCELLENT CONDITION.

Fine Ancient Roman Bronze Crescent Moon Pendant

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #321778

At least 1700 years old, this ancient pendant from the Roman Empire has a bold sculptural form and is large enough to look great on a man, as well as a woman: almost 1 3/4" in each direction. Its extremely rich patina suggests long exposure to sea water, so this was presumably a shipwreck find. Provenance is a San Francisco collection.

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Ancient Egyptian Faience Beads w/ Scarab

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian Pre AD 1000: item #133053

This beautiful 22" necklace features ancient mummybeads and an udjat (protective amulet) in the form of a winged scarab. The antiquities are well over 2000 years old, dating circa 600 to 300 BCE. The mummy beads and amulet are of faience, powdered quartz which was a precursor of glass.

To create this strand (which of course has a modern... Click for details

Ancient Roman Coin Earrings w/ 16 Rubies

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #132162

What an astounding pair of earrings - truly one of a kind! These coins, more than 1650 years old, are well matched portraits of Emperor Constantine I "The Great" (307 - 337). Accenting them are 16 natural marquise-cut rubies. Bezels for the coins and gemstones are hand-crafted of gold-filled wire. A certificate of authenticity for the coins will be supplied with your purchase. They're from Thrace on the Balkan Peninsula, where a dig near the present town of Philippi recently yielded riches. It w... Click for details

Ancient Egyptian Faience Beads w/ Amulet

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian Pre AD 1000: item #125605

This beautiful 18" necklace features disc- shaped mummybeads and an udjat (protective amulet). The antiquities are well over 2000 years old, dating circa 600 to 300 BCE. The mummy beads and amulet are of faience, powdered quartz which was a precursor of glass.

To create this strand (which of course has a modern clasp), beads were selected f... Click for details

Extra-Long Necklace of Roman Beads

Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #22501

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More than 23" long including its teardrop, this spectacular strand of Roman ceramic and polished stone beads was purchased in its present form from an expert antiquities dealer in East Anglia. It's a real dazzler! At this length, it has no need of a clasp, so doesn't have one. (Please note: The loose beads visible i... Click for details