Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue
Object Type: Inscriptions & Writing Related (102 Items)
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Chinese ceremonial jade with inlaid brass calligraphy and symbol of power. 20th century |
| Item Code: |
x4756 |
| Description: |
Chinese ceremonial jade with inlaid brass calligraphy and symbol of power. |
| Origin: |
Circa 20th century A.D. |
| Dimensions: |
29.0 x 8.0 cm |
| Condition: |
Fine condition |
| Price: |
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$300.00 |
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$255.00 |
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€204.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
Persian carnelian amulet engraved with Quranic inscription |
| Item Code: |
x3743 |
| Description: |
A Persian carnelian protective amulet engraved with Quranic inscription.
Mounted in a silver band with loops for suspension. |
| Origin: |
19th to early 20th century A.D. Greater Persia |
| Dimensions: |
Diameter: 39 mm |
| Condition: |
Intact |
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$150.00 |
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$127.50 |
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€102.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
Limestone cylinder seal engraved with Horus falcon, Early Dynastic to Old Kingdom |
| Item Code: |
a7971 |
| Description: |
A limestone cylinder seal engraved with Horus falcon above house and other glyphs. |
| Origin: |
Early Dynastic period to Old Kingdom, 3rd millennium B.C. Egypt |
| Dimensions: |
Length: 50 mm / Diameter: 28 mm |
| Condition: |
The seal is in stable condition, with some surface loss at one end (exposed white section). |
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$4,850.00 |
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$4,122.50 |
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€3,298.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
Limestone cylinder seal with schematic figure, Early Dynastic to Old Kingdom |
| Item Code: |
a7972 |
| Description: |
A limestone cylinder seal engraved with with schematic figure and glyphs. |
| Origin: |
Early Dynastic period to Old Kingdom, 3rd millennium B.C. Egypt |
| Dimensions: |
Length: 30 mm / Diameter: 16 mm |
| Condition: |
Wear and small section of ancient loss at one end; otherwise intact. |
| Price: |
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$2,200.00 |
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$1,870.00 |
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€1,496.00 |
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Available |
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| Title: |
Steatite stamp seal with cuneiform inscription, 2nd-1st millennium BC |
| Item Code: |
08048 |
| Description: |
A fragmentary steatite stamp seal with cuneiform inscription. |
| Origin: |
Circa 2nd millennium B.C. Levant |
| Dimensions: |
23 x 11 x 21 mm |
| Condition: |
The seal has been cut in half at some later stage, sliced vertically so that only half of the engraved face remains. |
| Price: |
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$900.00 |
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$765.00 |
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€612.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian. |
| Item Code: |
x722 |
| Description: |
A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian.
Ex Mary Martins Bookshop, South Australia, Ex Adams Collection |
| Origin: |
Circa 1850-1600 B.C. Mesopotamia |
| Dimensions: |
41 mm x 35 mm |
| Condition: |
Writing on both surfaces; rejoined, some ancient loss evident. |
| Price: |
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$390.00 |
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$331.50 |
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€265.20 |
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Available |
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| Title: |
A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian. |
| Item Code: |
x727 |
| Description: |
A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian.
Ex Mary Martins Bookshop, South Australia, Ex Adams Collection |
| Origin: |
Circa 1850-1600 B.C. Mesopotamia |
| Dimensions: |
38 mm x 41 mm |
| Condition: |
Writing on both surfaces; in good condition. |
| Price: |
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$525.00 |
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$446.25 |
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€357.00 |
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Available |
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| Title: |
Double-sided faience scaraboid with cartouche and glyphs |
| Item Code: |
x4676 |
| Description: |
A double-sided faience scaraboid with unidentified royal cartouche on one surface and hieroglyphs on the other side reading Beloved of Amun.
Ex private collection, Perth. |
| Origin: |
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C. Egypt |
| Dimensions: |
Length: 16 mm |
| Condition: |
Intact. |
| Price: |
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$250.00 |
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$212.50 |
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€170.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
Ethiopian protective scroll |
| Item Code: |
es65 |
| Description: |
An Ethiopian protective scroll.
Materials: Natural vegetable dyes and ink on vellum.
The text, in the Classical Ethiopic language (Ge'ez), comprises a prayer designed to protect a young woman named as Wolete-Tensae against evil spirits which are causing suffering.
Talismans at head and foot; archangel at centre.
The scroll would have been composed by a priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox church. It would have been carried by the owner or placed in her house to provide constant protection.
The Ethiopian protective scroll tradition incorporates both Christian and pre-Christian elements. Much of the religious iconography is clearly understood, but the precise meaning of many of the talismanic symbols is unknown.
It was believed that all afflictions of the body and soul were caused by the presence of evil spirits. The prayers in these scrolls frequently invoke the wisdom of Solomon and the strength of various saints to invest the priest with the power of healing. |
| Origin: |
Northern Ethiopia, late 19th century to early 20th century |
| Dimensions: |
Length: 168.0 cm / Diameter: 11.5 cm |
| Condition: |
Good condition, with wear in sections. |
| Price: |
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$1,500.00 |
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$1,275.00 |
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€1,020.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
Ethiopian protective scroll |
| Item Code: |
es47 |
| Description: |
An Ethiopian protective scroll.
Materials: Natural vegetable dyes and ink on vellum.
The text, in the Classical Ethiopic language (Ge'ez), comprises a prayer designed to protect a young woman named as Wolete-Michael against evil spirits which are causing suffering.
Five talismans.
The scroll would have been composed by a priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox church. It would have been carried by the owner or placed in her house to provide constant protection.
The Ethiopian protective scroll tradition incorporates both Christian and pre-Christian elements. Much of the religious iconography is clearly understood, but the precise meaning of many of the talismanic symbols is unknown.
It was believed that all afflictions of the body and soul were caused by the presence of evil spirits. The prayers in these scrolls frequently invoke the wisdom of Solomon and the strength of various saints to invest the priest with the power of healing. |
| Origin: |
Northern Ethiopia, late 19th century to early 20th century |
| Dimensions: |
Length: 255.0 cm / Diameter: 10.0 cm |
| Condition: |
Good condition, with wear in sections and some staining at the edges. |
| Price: |
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$1,100.00 |
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$935.00 |
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€748.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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