REFERENCES: Weapons of the Ancient East by M.V.Gorelik.
Page: 202-203. No.36.
Page 204-205. No.42.
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Obverse:
Alexander in the guise of the demi-god Hercules (wearing a lion scalp)
Reverse:
Figure of the supreme Greek god Zeus seated on his throne holding a scepter and eagle
Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
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Globular ribbed body with a shaped neck and handle.
Dimensions:
Height: 10.5 cm
Diameter: 7 cm
Height on stand: 15 cm
Condition: Good condition as shown
Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
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Antiquities are valuable because of their his...
An Elamite terracotta figure of the goddess Astarte, depicted nude with her hands cupped beneath her breasts and with elaborate coiffure, wearing bracelets, earrings and a necklace with pendant hanging between her breasts
Ishtar (Akkadian), Astarte (Phoenician), or Inanna (Sumerian) was the most important female deity in Mesopotamia through the second millennium BC...
Measurements:
Height: 7.5 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Height on stand: 12 cm
Beautiful natural patina as found
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel
Love’s messenger stands in a relaxed pose with detailed facial features. Finely modeled in a naturalistic way, with childish proportions and chubby features. The figure is in a relaxed posture with the lively movement of the twisted head and body, twin wings with wonderful incised feathers attached to his back. He was probably holding a bow and arrow, now missing...
Measurements:
Height: 4.5 cm
Length: 5.5 cm
Height on stand: 11.5 cm
Condition: Excellent archaeological condition with lovely patina
Found in Jerusalem, Israel
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Hollow terracotta figure of harpocrates with remains of white paint on the surface “God of Secrecy and silence” Harpocrates is shown seated with his right forefinger to his lips
This gesture was misconstrued by the Greek and Roman conquerors as an exhortation of silence and consequently adopted Harpocrates as the God of secrecy and silence
Measurements:
Height...
Remains of white paint pigments
This is a wonderful opportunity to own an affordable, authentic piece of ancient art that represents a fusion of three of the greatest cultures in history
Condition; Good condition as shown
Measurements:
Length: 13.5 cm
Height: 12.5 cm
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Measurements:
Height: 6 – Diameter: 4.5 cm
Height: 6 cm – Diameter: 2.5 cm
Height: 7 cm - Diameter: 3 cm
Condition: Un-touched as found, not repaired and not restored
Mounted on a custom plexi-glass “Lucite” display stand
Provenance: Aweidah's collection before 1970 - Registered at the IAA
A...
We are pleased to offer the opportunity for the ancient weapons collectors the chance to purchase this exquisite museum quality ancient full handled bronze short sword.
It has a prominent raised mid-rib terminating proximally into the open loop of a “C”.
Measurements: Length: 52 cm – Width: 6 cm -Height on stand: 38 cm
Excellent archaeological condition, not repaired and not restored with beautiful patina....