Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue


Mesopotamia (82 Items)

Neo-Babylonian agate amulet in form of a recumbent bull, Mesoptamia, 7th-6th century BC
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Title: Neo-Babylonian agate amulet in form of a recumbent bull, Mesoptamia, 7th-6th century BC
Item Code: x4403
Description: A rare and exquisite Neo-Babylonian banded agate amulet in the form of a recumbent bull.
Very finely carved; the beautiful stone also exhibits some chatoyancy when held to the light.
Modern 9 ct gold suspension loop attached.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire; formerly acquired from George Bernheimer, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Origin: Neo-Babylonian empire, 7th-6th century B.C. Mesopotamia
Dimensions: 25 x 15 x 9 mm
Condition: Very fine condition;
Status: Sold
An extremely rare Sumerian hollow clay head of a female
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Title: An extremely rare Sumerian hollow clay head of a female
Item Code: HB3
Description: An extremely rare Sumerian hollow clay head of a female with large, almond shaped eyes, aquiline nose and delicately moulded lips, the centrally parted wavy hair held in a chignon by three central rosettes.
Ex Mossgreen Auctions, Fine Australian & International Art & Antiques, featuring the Collection of the Late Harley Baxter, Melbourne, 22-23 November 2009.
Origin: First half of the 3rd millennium B.C. Mesopotamia
Dimensions: Height: 10.0 cm
Condition: Intact
Price: AUD $15,000.00 USD $12,900.00 EUR €7,950.00
Status: Available
A fine Western Asiatic bronze figural cosmetic applicator with male figure.
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Title: A fine Western Asiatic bronze figural cosmetic applicator with male figure.
Item Code: x4249
Description: A fine Western Asiatic bronze figural cosmetic applicator with finial in the form of a male figure.
Origin: Circa early 1st millennium B.C. Western Asia
Dimensions: Length: 9.3 cm
Condition: Excellent condition, with beautiful dark patina.
Price: AUD $700.00 USD $602.00 EUR €371.00
Status: Available
Syrian bronze pendant in the form of a scorpion
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Title: Syrian bronze pendant in the form of a scorpion
Item Code: x4145
Description: A Syrian bronze pendant in the form of a scorpion.
Origin: 2nd-1st millennium B.C. Syria
Dimensions: 30 x 29 mm
Condition: Intact, with excellent patina; perforations for suspension have not been cleaned.
Price: AUD $290.00 USD $249.40 EUR €153.70
Status: Available
Necklace of amethyst, rock crystal and aquamarine beads, Mesopotamia
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Title: Necklace of amethyst, rock crystal and aquamarine beads, Mesopotamia
Item Code: x4222
Description: A necklace of Mesopotamian amethyst, rock crystal and aquamarine beads, interspersed with modern 18 ct gold beads.
Clasp of 18 ct gold.
Origin: 2nd-1st millennium B.C. Mesopotamia
Dimensions: Complete length: 72.0 cm
Condition: Fine condition.
Price: AUD $1,650.00 USD $1,419.00 EUR €874.50
Status: Available
Necklace of Western Asiatic turquoise beads, 3rd-2nd millennium BC
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Title: Necklace of Western Asiatic turquoise beads, 3rd-2nd millennium BC
Item Code: x4228
Description: A necklace of Western Asiatic turquoise beads, interspersed with modern 18 ct gold beads.
Clasp of 18 ct gold.
Origin: 3rd-2nd millennium B.C. Western Asia (turquoise beads)
Dimensions: Complete length: 86.0 cm
Condition: Fine condition.
Price: AUD $1,250.00 USD $1,075.00 EUR €662.50
Status: Available
South Arabian bone comb with carved face
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Title: South Arabian bone comb with carved face
Item Code: x4202
Description: South Arabian bone comb with carved face
Origin: Circa 2nd Century B.C - 2nd Century A.D.
Dimensions: Length : 9.7 cm / Width : 5.4 cm
Condition: intact
Price: AUD $850.00 USD $731.00 EUR €450.50
Status: Available
A Western asiatic hardstone cylinder seal
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Title: A Western asiatic hardstone cylinder seal
Item Code: x4058
Description: A Western Asiatic hardstone cylinder seal engraved with a master of animals taming two lions
Origin: Circa late 2nd millennium B.C. Western Asia
Dimensions: Height: 15mm / Width: 9 mm
Condition: Intact
Price: AUD $175.00 USD $150.50 EUR €92.75
Status: Available
Jewish incantation bowl with Aramaic inscription
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Title: Jewish incantation bowl with Aramaic inscription
Item Code: x4040a
Description: A Jewish incantation bowl with faded inscription in Aramaic script.
Bowls of this type, sometimes referred to as demon trap bowls, were placed in the foundations of houses, with the intention that the magical incantation would trap evil spirits inside. The incantations on these bowls are most commonly in Mandaic or Aramaic, but Syriac and Pahlavi inscriptions are also recorded.
Ex William Bowmore; ex Mary Martin, Adelaide.
Origin: 5th-7th century A.D. Jewish diaspora, Southern Mesopotamia
Dimensions: Diameter: 16.0 cm / Height: 7.0 cm
Condition: In stable condition, with two hairline fractures evident.
Price: AUD $700.00 USD $602.00 EUR €371.00
Status: Available
A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian.
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Title: A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian.
Item Code: x673
Description: A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian.
EX Sir William Bowmore Collection
Origin: Circa 1850-1600 B.C. Mesopotamia
Dimensions: 78 x 45 mm
Condition: Section rejoined, minor ancient loss; writing on both surfaces
Price: AUD $850.00 USD $731.00 EUR €450.50
Status: Available

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