One of the most important examples of ancient cuneiform we have ever seen or handled! Complete example of a cuneiform biscuit, still completely captured inside its original clay "envelope." Ca 2200 B.C., outside envelope is covered with no less than five complete roll-out impressions from a cylinder seal, this showing seated figure and small symbols that have similarity to ancient script, but also a few different symbols in the field. Envelope also with several lines of here-to-for untranslat... Click for details
Killer piece - seriously! Early Sumerian Stone Mace Head, ca. 3000 to 2500 B.C. In rounded form, in an almost apple-green stone with areas of swirling brown matrix, nice deep deposits on surface. With a bi-conical hole (did not match exactly in center), give this an even more interesting appearance in the shaft hole. 3"D at widest x 2-3/8"H. Choice condition. ... Click for details
By far the most important example of ancient weaponry we have ever handled! Large bronze and iron sword of Phoenician origin with the most intricate silver sculptural hilt. Ca. late 6th to 4th century B.C. - at a time when the Phoenicians were vying with the Greeks for control of the Mediterranean Sea, and most likely lost in battle against the Greeks. Iron blade is sharpened along one edge, blunted on the other, save the remaining 5" inches of the tip to allow the weapon to be used to thrust,... Click for details
Small ceramic bowl with flat decorated rim and underglazed painted decoration representing a winged lion. Red, orange and ivory colours on a yellow background. Raqqa (Syria) 12th century AD. In excellent conditon, intact. Diameter:13cm
Dating to the Neo-Babylonian dynasty, ca. 604-561 B.C. Important brick inscription dedicated to the most famous of all Kings of Babylon - Nebuchadnezzar II. The importance of this inscribed Clay Record is reflected by the fact that the inscription has been deciphered by Professor Lambert of Birmingham University, an internationally renowned expert in this field. Professor Lambert's hand written records read as follows: "Brick Inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon, 560 BC: Nebuchadnez... Click for details
Ca. 5th to 8th century A.D., large and very fine bi-color woven textile border containing numerous stylized figures, animals, flowers and birds, flanked on both sides with two horizontal upper and lower patterned borders. 10"W x 3-1/2"H, comes in presentation box, ready for framing. Much nicer than most examples that are available today!
