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Ancient solid silver belt plaque from the Scytho-Siberian (Siberian Scythian) civilization, dating back to the 5th-3rd century B.C. The plaque is shaped like a crouching feline, possibly a leopard, and has two loops at the back for attachment. The loops are made of silver strips soldered to the plaque's rear. The plaque was cast and then hand-reshaped using the repousse technique. Additionally, it was pierced and chased to create its intricate design.

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This remarkable tube-shaped glass bead can be traced back to the ancient Near Eastern region, specifically Gilan, dating back to the 4th-3rd century B.C. This glass bead is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of the ancient artisans in creating intricate and exquisite pieces of art. The bead's unique shape and color make it a rare and valuable find for anyone interested in the history and culture of that era: spindle-shaped with an onyx-like pattern.

MEASUREMENTS: Length 4 cm (1....

This exquisite Near Eastern artifact is a cylindrical seal skillfully crafted from a smooth and creamy beige stone, believed to be either marble or alabaster. The seal's surface is adorned with a stunning linear pattern, intricately carved to create an intricate design that has stood the test of time. Dating back to the ancient period of 3300-2900 B.C., this masterpiece is a remarkable testament to the artistic and technical skills of those who lived in that era.

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This exquisite Near Eastern artifact is a cylindrical seal skillfully crafted from a smooth and creamy beige stone, believed to be either marble or alabaster. The seal's surface is adorned with a stunning linear pattern, intricately carved to create an intricate design that has stood the test of time. Dating back to the ancient period of 3300-2900 B.C., this masterpiece is a remarkable testament to the artistic and technical skills of those who lived in that era.

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This ancient Roman artifact is a large, vibrant red terracotta bowl known as "Terra sigillata" that dates back to the 2nd-3rd centuries AD. The bowl's walls are thin and convex, while its base is flat and shaped like a wide disk. This unique piece of pottery provides an intriguing glimpse into the artistic and functional skills of the ancient Romans and is a testament to the enduring legacy of their civilization.

This particular style of pottery features a stunning red terracotta hue and w...

Ancient 2nd - 3rd century A.D. Gandhara finely sculpted in grey schist stone figure of a seated Buddha.

The haloed Buddha Shakyamuni seated in in meditation posture dhyanasana with his hands folded in his lap and his feet covered by the pleated robe, the folds of the sanghati flowing over both shoulders, revealing the anatomy of his torso, and covering his legs, the wavy hair tied in a bun over the ushnisha, seated on a throne carved with going downwards stylized geometrical pattern.

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Ancient Roman red terracotta ware from the 2nd-3rd centuries A.D. "Terra sigillata," an offering bowl of typical rounded form, with averted rim, incised with circular lines, resting on a low ring base. This type of red terracotta ware was made throughout the Roman Empire between the 1st and 5th centuries A.D.

"Terra sigillata" is a fine type of Roman ceramic, coveted for its smooth, red slipped finish that emerged around 40 B.C. in Arretium (modern Arezzo) in central Italy and had an enormo...

This ancient Roman artifact is a large, vibrant red terracotta bowl known as "Terra sigillata" that dates back to the 2nd-3rd centuries AD. The bowl's walls are thin and convex, while its base is flat and shaped like a wide disk. This unique piece of pottery provides an intriguing glimpse into the artistic and functional skills of the ancient Romans and is a testament to the enduring legacy of their civilization.

This particular style of pottery features a stunning red terracotta hue and wa...

Ancient Roman red terracotta ware from the 2nd-3rd centuries A.D. "Terra sigillata," an offering bowl of typical rounded form, with averted rim, incised with circular lines, resting on a low ring base. This type of red terracotta ware was made throughout the Roman Empire between the 1st and 5th centuries A.D.

"Terra sigillata" is a fine type of Roman ceramic, coveted for its smooth, red slipped finish that emerged around 40 B.C. in Arretium (modern Arezzo) in central Italy and had an enormo...

Ancient Holy Land. circa.50 B.C to 50 A.D. Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great Terracotta Oil lamp with round conical body and a large central filling hole with a raised ring border and Three Flame nozzles.

CONDITION: Unbroken, with some chips on outer edge and inner ring. Nice patina, showing the age and usage, sooty nozzles from original use, some spots with old wax deposits on the surface.

MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 8. cm (3 15 inches) Height: 3 cm (1.18 inches).

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Authentic Ancient 90-140 A.D. Roman Italian buff red Terracotta Oil lamp Loeschcke Type 8, with ring handle. Shallow plain concave discus: a single filling hole at center, and a groove and raised circle around edge. Slightly sloping shoulder and Incised base ring.

For similar lamp in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York please see the link below.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/252896

Provenance: Ex Private old Canadian collection of antiques...

Authentic Ancient 90-140 A.D. Roman Italian Terracotta Oil lamp Loeschcke Type 8, with ring handle. Shallow plain concave discus: a single filling hole at center, and a groove and raised circle around edge. Slightly sloping shoulder and Incised base ring.

For similar lamp in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York please see the link below.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/252896

Provenance: Ex Private old Canadian collection of antiques and anti...

Authentic Ancient Roman, 2nd-3rd century A.D. Terracotta Oil lamp.Carinated body. Mold-made. Small, plain discus with central filling hole; channel incised with diagonal lines between discus and nozzle, flanked by large volutes. Broad, sloping shoulder decorated with a row of twelve cylindrical shapes decorated at tops with incised lines and impressed circles.

For similar lamp in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York please see the link below.

https://www.metmuseum...

Authentic Ancient Holy Land Canaanite. Late Bronze Age circa. 1550 -1200 B.C. The Age of the Mosses. Extremely well-made large Terracotta oil lamp with teardrop-shaped body with deep bowl and steep edges that curve slightly over at the top with pinched spout to use for the wick.

Provenance: Ex Private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Width approximately: 13.5 x 13.5 cm. (5.31 x...

Ancient 1000 B.C Holy Land Jerusalem Judaea. A First Temple King David Period Terracotta Oil lamp with closed nozzle and raised rounded base.

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Overall length: 9.5 cm. (3.74 inches).

Height Approximately: 5 cm. (1.97 inches).

CONDITION: The lamp is in good condition considering its age of 3000 years. Showing age and usage, with traces of wear with areas of earthen encrustation. No cracks, repairs, restoration. Base inscribed with collection number.

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Authentic Ancient Holy Land. circa.50 B.C to 50 A.D. Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great Terracotta Oil lamp with rounded, compressed body and short spout with flared nozzle with would have held a wick which, soaked in combustible would have been lit to provide the light in the house.

Provenance: Ex Private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Overall length: 10 cm. (3.94 inches...

Authentic Ancient Holy Land. circa. 2000 - 1700 BC. Canaanite Terracotta Oil lamp with teardrop-shaped body with deep bowl and steep edges that curve slightly over at the top with pinched side to use for the wick.

Provenance: Ex Private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Width approximately: 11 cm. (4.33 inches).

Height approximately: 4 cm. (1.57 inches).

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Authentic Ancient Holy Land. The Age of the Patriarch Abraham circa. 2000 B.C. Terracotta Oil lamp with four pinched sides to use for 4 wicks. Each spout would have held a wick which, soaked in combustible would have been lit to provide the brighter light in the house.

Provenance: Ex Private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Width Approximately: 13 cm. (5.12 inches).

Height...