Rare antique Persian Kubachi ware bowl or charger featuring two peacocks in a garden and racing horses on its outer rim. Heavy cracquelure as expected in such a piece. 15 1/2" in diameter and 3" deep.

Ancient Armenian Urartian bronze large bowl for libation (phiale) or a wine bowl, Urartu circa 9th-7th century B.C.

The walls, hammered from a single sheet of bronze, are decorated with 49 vertical ribs in fine repoussé work, radiating from a central roundel. A slightly flaring rim chased with four rings and a continuous scalloped pattern above the ribs...

Very Rare authentic ancient, 3rd - 1st century B.C. Eastern Europe, Famous Sarmatian cavalry, large iron sword. Hand forged with an integrated hilt, comprised broad, double-edged tapering flat blade with visible on the one face incised three slender fullers that run down from a rectangular panel incised on ricasso below the hilt...

This is an exceptional piece of history - a museum-quality bronze axe head from the Luristan region, dating back to the period of 1250-900 BC. The axe head boasts a unique design, featuring a flaring and downward-curved blade accentuated by central and side reliefs. The cylindrical ribbed shaft enhances its aesthetics, and four conical spikes ensure stability. This artifact offers a glimpse into the ancient world and the remarkable craftsmanship of that era...

Etruscan or early Roman bronze oil lamp with a beautifully detailed pegasus or merhorse . This came from an old estate in the 1920 and sadly had been drilled and mounted as a lamp but the horse is perfect . Size L 9" W 7" H 5" weight 3.6 lb

This is a fantastic find. It is an early Persian anchor-shaped axe dating to roughly 2200-2000 BC. This piece is stable and solid with only a few losses to the shaft/guard area. This piece weighs 466 grams and measures 12 cm from top to bottom. It is roughly 3 cm thick at the shaft holes. A similar piece in the Axel Guttmann collection sold at auction for over $3000 several years ago. Additional photos available on request. Authenticity is guaranteed.

This is a large and impressive bronze axe dating to approximately 1200 BC. This piece comes from the famed collection of Axel Guttman in Berlin. It is decorated on both side with incised lines and circles. It measures roughly 26.5 cm in length and weigh 1160 grams. The original auction house tag will accompany the piece. Additional pictures or information available on request. This is your opportunity to won a provenanced piece from one of the most famous collections in the world.

ANCIENT FAIENCE EGYPTIAN "MUMMY BEADS" NECKLACE
EGYPT, HYKSOS, Circa, 1550 BC

Impressive necklace beautifully recomposed “Restrung” using authentic ancient Egyptian faience, terminated with clasp so they can be safely worn today.

Dimensions:
Length: 45 cm

Beware of modern fakes!

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Reference:
Egyptian Mummy beads

Egyptian burial sites have enormous quantities of bead...

LARGE PAINTED POTTERY WINE PITCHER
HOLY LAND, BIBLICAL, LATE BRONZE AGE, 1550 -1200 BC
Time of Moses

Painted terracotta wine pitcher, ring base, shaped neck with a tri-foil mouth and typical late bronze age brown paint design all around the shoulders.

Measurements:
Height: 19 cm
Width: 20 cm
Height on stand: 25 cm

Condition: Good condition

Found in Hebron “City of Abraham” south of Jerusalem, Israel

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BRONZE SPIKE-BUTTED AXE-HEAD
PERSIAN, IRON AGE, 1200 – 1000 BC

Dimensions:
Length: 19.5 cm
Height: 7 cm
Height on stand: 17 cm

Very good condition with beautiful patina

Nicely set of an acrylic “Plexi-glass” display stand

Complete and intact with earthy encrustations around the shaft, one spike slightly bent.

Cast using the lost wax method; a spike-butted axehead, the short, cylindrical shaft tube with three cords across each side, lead...

Etruscan Biconal Cinerary Urn in Italo-geometric style, c. 780 BC; it's the counterpart of the more numerous, usually black impasto biconical urns. Its decoration shows the influence of imported Greek Geometric vase painting, possibly painted by an immigrant Greek artisan. A few old chips, otherwise intact, 10” (25 cm). This beautiful piece is 2700 years old, yet the color is still strong...

This exquisite ancient Egyptian calcite alabaster vessel is a true art masterpiece, dating back to the Old Kingdom period (ca. 2649–2130 B.C.). The vessel stands tall, boasting a tapering cylindrical body that gently flares out at the base, giving it an alluring presence. The vessel's out-turned lip adds an elegant touch. The calcite alabaster used to create this vessel has a range of shades, from warm brown to creamy white, with banded veins that create a mesmerizing pattern...

A very thick and massive gold ring with clasping right hands, Roman Imperial Period, 2nd - 3rd century AD.

Typical high shoulders and compressed design. 22+ carats gold.

The depiction of the dextrarum iunctio (handclasp) was highly popular in Roman art. In the Roman world, the right hand was sacred to Fides,the deity of fidelity...

Large ancient biblical painted pottery wine pitcher
Biblical, Canaanite, Late Bronze Age, 1550 - 1200 BC
Time of Moses

Painted terracotta wine pitcher, flat base, shaped neck with a tri-foil mouth and typical late bronze age brown paint design around the neck and shoulders.

Measurements:
Height: 28 cm
Width: 17 cm
Height on stand: 30 cm

Condition: Minor repair at the rim otherwise intact

Found in Hebron "City of Abraham" south of Jerusalem, I...

A very large and impressive terracotta figure of Aphrodites.

She is depicted as a beautiful and voluptious deity, completely naked, bending her right knee, thus twisting her body slightly. Her hands are held up holding on to a couple of bands that possibly would have held a textile veil in place. She is wearing a large snake-ring jevellery bracelet on her right thigh.

Her elaborate headdress is in the style of the court, during the Severan period, late 2nd...

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this superb Egyptian sarcophagus mask with red facial details. It remains very large in size measuring 11.75" in height (excluding stand) and 7.25" inches in width. The mask has lovely facial features including remnants of the headwear and clearly defined mouth and nose. The mask features the original dowels which attached the mask to the body of the sarcophagus lid...

Large ancient biblical painted pottery wine pitcher
Biblical, Canaanite, Late Bronze Age, 1550 - 1200 BC
Time of Moses

Highly painted terracotta wine pitcher, high base, shaped neck with a tri-foil mouth and typical late bronze age brown paint decoration around the neck, body and handle

Measurements:
Height: 28 cm
Width: 17 cm
Height on stand: 30 cm

Condition: Minor repair at the rim otherwise intact

Found in Hebron "City of Abraham" south...

This is an ancient bronze short sword from Northwestern Iran...