Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue
Object Type: Inscriptions & Writing Related (102 Items)
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| Title: |
Egyptian green glazed faience ushabty for Wsir-Khaatu |
| Item Code: |
a5840 |
| Description: |
Egyptian green glazed faience ushabty for Wsir-Khaatu; hieroglyphic text in black glaze. |
| Origin: |
New kingdom, circa 1570-1070 B.C. |
| Dimensions: |
19th dynasty, circa 1293-1185 B.C. |
| Condition: |
Height: 12.5 cm |
| 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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| Title: |
Warring States granite tablet with figural relief carving and partial inscription |
| Item Code: |
x3753 |
| Description: |
A granite tablet with relief carving on both sides, including a dragon figure and part of an inscription. |
| Origin: |
Warring States period, 480-222 B.C. China |
| Dimensions: |
23.0 x 19.5 cm |
| Condition: |
Ancient loss evident. |
| Price: |
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$2,500.00 |
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$2,125.00 |
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€1,700.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
North Indian silver pendant amulet with inscription |
| Item Code: |
x3677 |
| Description: |
A North Indian silver pendant amulet with inscription in a South Asian script (possibly Brahmi or Gupta). |
| Origin: |
Circa 4th century AD, North India |
| Dimensions: |
Diameter: 27 mm |
| Condition: |
Intact, with beautiful patina. |
| Price: |
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$275.00 |
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$233.75 |
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€187.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
Early Islamic bronze oil lamp with calligraphy, India |
| Item Code: |
x3667 |
| Description: |
An early Islamic bronze oil lamp in typical Persian form, the handle in the form of a bird's head. The bands of calligraphy below the hinged lid and around the base are highly atypical, being in devanagari (Indian) script, rather than Arabic. |
| Origin: |
Circa 14th century AD, North India |
| Dimensions: |
Height: 14.5 cm / Length: 19.0 cm |
| Condition: |
Intact, with superb dark patina overall. |
| Price: |
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$875.00 |
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$743.75 |
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€595.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
Ethiopian protective scroll |
| Item Code: |
x3561 |
| 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 person against evil spirits which are causing suffering.
Two illustrations with angels, and two talismans showing trapped demons.
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, circa late 19th to early 20th century A.D. |
| Dimensions: |
Length: 135.0 cm / Diameter: 14.0 cm |
| Condition: |
Overall good condition, with wear in sections. |
| Price: |
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$750.00 |
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$637.50 |
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€510.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
Korean crystal seal with calligraphy. |
| Item Code: |
x3511 |
| Description: |
Korean crystal seal with calligraphy. Leather and metal case with remnant pigment. |
| Origin: |
Circa 19th century A.D. Korea |
| Dimensions: |
9 x 9 x 26 mm |
| Condition: |
Good condition. |
| Status: |
Sold |
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| Title: |
A Persian bronze salver with copper inlay of kufic script |
| Item Code: |
02859 |
| Description: |
A Persian bronze salver with copper inlay of kufic script and central rosette. |
| Origin: |
Seljuk Period, 12th-13th century A.D. Iran |
| Dimensions: |
Diameter: 18 cm |
| Price: |
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$950.00 |
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$807.50 |
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€646.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian. |
| Item Code: |
x787 |
| Description: |
A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian. |
| Origin: |
Circa 1850-1600 B.C. Mesopotamia |
| Dimensions: |
78 mm x 48 mm |
| Condition: |
Writing on both surfaces; ancient loss evident, section rejoined. |
| Price: |
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$390.00 |
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$331.50 |
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€265.20 |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Title: |
A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian. |
| Item Code: |
x812 |
| Description: |
A clay tablet with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian. |
| Origin: |
Circa 1850-1600 B.C. Mesopotamia |
| Dimensions: |
63 mm x 52 mm |
| Condition: |
Writing on both surfaces; ancient loss evident, otherwise intact. |
| 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: |
A clay envelope with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian. |
| Item Code: |
x762 |
| Description: |
A clay envelope with cuneiform inscription in Old Babylonian. |
| Origin: |
Circa 1850-1600 B.C. Mesopotamia |
| Dimensions: |
45 mm x 50 mm |
| Condition: |
Writing on both surfaces; ancient loss evident. |
| Price: |
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$390.00 |
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$331.50 |
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€265.20 |
| Status: |
Available |
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