Nice ancient Maccabean lamp, circa. 2nd Century B.C.E. This is a nice specimen for these SCARCE lamps. The Maccabeans disdained anything Greek and it is during their period  More »

Nice ancient Maccabean lamp, circa. 2nd Century B.C.E. This is a nice specimen for these SCARCE lamps. The Maccabeans disdained anything Greek and it is during their period in Judaea that we find the lamp styles reverting to that of the First Temple period while the general size and shape are contemporaneous with the Greek lamps. Custom lamp stand INCLUDED. Lamp measures 73mm length, 48mm width.   « Less

Nice sized Roman Glass jar, with a vertical design and wide body. 8.3cm height (3 1/4"), 6.9bm diameter (about 2 3/4"), perfect condition, no repairs. Circa. 1st - 3rd  More »

Nice sized Roman Glass jar, with a vertical design and wide body. 8.3cm height (3 1/4"), 6.9bm diameter (about 2 3/4"), perfect condition, no repairs. Circa. 1st - 3rd Centuries C.E., found in Israel.   « Less

The scarab beetle of ancient Egypt is an emblem of the creator Kheper. The word “Kheper” denotes being, existence, creation or becoming and the god Khepera is the  More »

The scarab beetle of ancient Egypt is an emblem of the creator Kheper. The word “Kheper” denotes being, existence, creation or becoming and the god Khepera is the self-existent maker of all things. By far the most important amulet in ancient Egypt was the scarab, symbolically as sacred to the Egyptians as the cross is to Christians. Based upon the dung beetle, this sacred creature forms a ball of dung around its semen and rolls it in a large ball over the sand dropping it into its burrow. The female lays her eggs on the ground and covers them with the excrement ball that is consumed by the larvae that emerge in the following days as if miraculously reborn. In the life cycle of the beetle, the Ancient Egyptians envisioned a microcosm of the daily rebirth of the sun. They imagined the ancient sun god Khepri was a great scarab beetle rolling the sun across the heavens. The scarab also became a symbol of the enduring human soul as well, hence its frequent appearance in funerary art. The depiction of a man, probably a king, kneeling before an erect cobra covers the under side of this ancient scarab. The king wears a short wig and a knee length pleated kilt, while the cobra's hood is decorated with incised lines. The cobra, or uraeus, represents uto, the protective goddess of Lower Egypt. Portrayed in an angry posture, this female cobra would sit poised on the brow of the pharaoh's headdress, protecting him against his enemies. Should an adversary get close, venomous poison would spew from her mouth. Powerful imagery on this scarab evidences exciting elements of ancient Egyptian dynastic culture. It is truly a civilization whose magic spell reaches across the millennia, captivating us with all its complexities. - (FJ.5115) Origin: Israel Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Egyptian Scarab Ring Medium: Steatite-Gold   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1200 BC to 800 BC Dimensions: 10.5" (26.7cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide Catalogue: V1 Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium:  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1200 BC to 800 BC Dimensions: 10.5" (26.7cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide Catalogue: V1 Collection: Egyptian Style: New Kingdom Medium: Terracotta Additional Information: Found in Deir Eliballah'h, Egypt Location: United States Rendered in a naive, even primitive style, this sculpture nonetheless conveys the impressions of a human presence. It seems timeless and ageless, an embodiment of mankind standing in the face of the unknown. Even if this statue bears only the remotest resemblance to the ancient individual who left it as a votive, it seems to radiate with hopes and dreams that are as old as civilization, common to us all, even today. - (P.0539)   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 380 BC to 200 BC Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) depth Collection: Egyptian Style: 30th Dynasty/Early Ptolemaic Period Medium: Faience Faience, which  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 380 BC to 200 BC Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) depth Collection: Egyptian Style: 30th Dynasty/Early Ptolemaic Period Medium: Faience Faience, which dates back to pre-dynastic times, of at least 5,000 years, is a glasslike non-clay substance made of materials common to Egypt: ground quartz, crushed quartz pebbles, flint, a soluble salt-like baking soda, lime and ground copper, which provided the characteristic color. The dried objects went into kilns looking pale and colorless but emerged a sparkling "Egyptian blue." Called tjehnet by the ancient Egyptians, meaning that which is brilliant or scintillating, faience was thought to be filled with the undying light of the sun, moon and stars and was symbolic of rebirth. Ancient Egyptians believed the small blue-green objects helped prepare them for eternity in the afterlife. The first examples of amulets appeared in Ancient Egypt as early as 4000 B.C. Believed to possess magical powers that protected the wearer or bestowed upon the properties they symbolized, amulets were worn both by the living as well as the dead. Throughout their evolution, talismans were crafted from a variety of materials including precious metals such as gold and silver, semiprecious stone like jasper and carnelian, as well as other more affordable glazed compositions such as faience. The particular powers of an individual amulet was based upon its specific shape, although the material and even the color of the charm could affect its magical abilities. While many of the amulets created to be worn by the living could also be worn after death, there also existed a specific group of charms that were made specifically to be placed upon the mummified remains of the deceased. All together, amulets represent a important class of Ancient Egyptian art that furthers our understanding of their complex religious beliefs.   « Less

The ancient Egyptians maintained that the sun was propelled across the heavens by means of a scarab, or sacred beetle. With the passing of time, the Egyptians created a  More »

The ancient Egyptians maintained that the sun was propelled across the heavens by means of a scarab, or sacred beetle. With the passing of time, the Egyptians created a series of amulets in the form of this beetle in a great variety of materials, and these were routinely provided with inscriptions in hieroglyphs conveniently accommodated to their stylized flat bottoms. So popular was the scarab that it became the one amulet associated with Egypt by all of her neighbors, and local variations were created in imitation of the Egyptian model. Our scarab is just such a variation. Created in green jasper, the artist has simplified the beetle’s upper body so that there is no division between its thorax and elytra, or wing case. In like manner, the clypeus and head are treated as one unit with the complete suppression of the eyes. Its bottom surface depicts what appears to be a male figure striding to the right with a series of hieroglyphic signs randomly arranged in the field in front of that figure.   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1 st Century AD to 2 nd Century AD Dimensions: 11.2" (28.4cm) high x 7.8" (19.8cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: Roman Period Medium:  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 1 st Century AD to 2 nd Century AD Dimensions: 11.2" (28.4cm) high x 7.8" (19.8cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: Roman Period Medium: Plaster Customary to the Egyptian funerary tradition, a mask is created to cover the face of the deceased and replaces the mutilated visage of the mummified corpse in the eternal life. This particular Roman Period plaster funerary mask is striking in its vibrant and well-preserved hues. The woman appears to be wearing a decorative headdress embellished with rosette-like figures, which resemble jewelry. The turquoise base of the headdress envelops the woman’s hair in twisted braids. One also views her elaborate coiffure modeled in relief, which attests to the Roman influence upon an ancient Egyptian tradition. This seemingly young woman gazes at us with her large, almond-shaped eyes beautifully outlined in black by kohl, a popular cosmetic practice. The grayish eye shadow and black mascara enhance the size of the woman’s eyes. With lips reddened to match the color of the rosettes on her headdress, her mouth is cracked open to reveal a possible intention to initiate conversation. Does this woman have something to say? The woman’s stare leaves an everlasting impression on us and ignites our imaginations even more to further understand her role and function during the Egypto-Roman period. - (LO.1312)   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 300 BC Dimensions: 9" (22.9cm) high Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Late Dynastic Period

Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 300 BC Dimensions: 9" (22.9cm) high Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Late Dynastic Period   « Less

Neolithic Spearhead - GC.146 Origin: Egypt Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BC Dimensions: 7" (17.8cm) high Collection: Egyptian Style: Neolithic Condition: Fine

Neolithic Spearhead - GC.146 Origin: Egypt Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BC Dimensions: 7" (17.8cm) high Collection: Egyptian Style: Neolithic Condition: Fine   « Less

Egyptian Faience Amulet Depicting the Sacred Eye Of Horus - FF.120 Origin: Egypt Dimensions: 1.30" (3.3cm) high x 1.50" (3.8cm) wide Collection: Egyptian  More »

Egyptian Faience Amulet Depicting the Sacred Eye Of Horus - FF.120 Origin: Egypt Dimensions: 1.30" (3.3cm) high x 1.50" (3.8cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Medium: Faience   « Less