Black Terracotta Amlash Bull - OF.274Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1200 BCto700BCDimensions: 6.2" (15.7cm) high x 9.5" (24.1cm) wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Amlash  More »

Black Terracotta Amlash Bull - OF.274Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1200 BCto700BCDimensions: 6.2" (15.7cm) high x 9.5" (24.1cm) wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Amlash Medium:Terracotta   « Less

Alabaster Zoomorphic Sculpture -FF.079Origin:Central Asia Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions: 5" (12.7cm) high x 8.50" (21.6cm) wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Bronze Age  More »

Alabaster Zoomorphic Sculpture -FF.079Origin:Central Asia Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions: 5" (12.7cm) high x 8.50" (21.6cm) wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Bronze Age Medium:Calcite-Alabaster   « Less

Alabaster Zoomorphic Sculpture -FF.082Origin:Central Asia Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions: 4" (10.2cm) high x 6.8" (17.3cm) wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Bronze  More »

Alabaster Zoomorphic Sculpture -FF.082Origin:Central Asia Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions: 4" (10.2cm) high x 6.8" (17.3cm) wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Bronze Age,Possibly Elamite Medium: Alabaster   « Less

Alabaster Zoomorphic Sculpture -SF.108Origin:Central Asia Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions: 4.25" (10.8cm) high x 7" (17.8cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Bronze Age  More »

Alabaster Zoomorphic Sculpture -SF.108Origin:Central Asia Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions: 4.25" (10.8cm) high x 7" (17.8cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Bronze Age Medium:Alabaste   « Less

Terracotta Plaque Depicting a Horse and Rider - SF.196Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1900 BC to 900 BC Dimensions: 4" (10.2cm) high x 3.1"7.9cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern  More »

Terracotta Plaque Depicting a Horse and Rider - SF.196Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1900 BC to 900 BC Dimensions: 4" (10.2cm) high x 3.1"7.9cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Babylonian Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Alabaster Zoomorphic Sculpture - RP.064Origin: Central Asia Circa: 3000 BC to 2000 BC Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high x 6.25" (15.9cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style:  More »

Alabaster Zoomorphic Sculpture - RP.064Origin: Central Asia Circa: 3000 BC to 2000 BC Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high x 6.25" (15.9cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Bronze Age Medium: Alabaster   « Less

This unusual votive sculpture appears to be a hybrid of several animaltypes.Thetusks and snout of the head identify it as a boar, though the body seems more that of a dog or  More »

This unusual votive sculpture appears to be a hybrid of several animaltypes.Thetusks and snout of the head identify it as a boar, though the body seems more that of a dog or horse. These discrepancies only add to its charm, as if the artist shaped ananimal he had never actually seen. The boar was a favorite prey of ancient nobility, prized for its fierceness, speed, and cunning. As a sacrifice, it was often offered to gods of war or woodland deities. The god to whom this splendid little bronze was given has been forgotten, as has the mortal who offered it; only the object itself remains to delight us. - (FZ.228)Bronze Sculpture of a Wild Boar - FZ.228Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1200 BC to 700 BC Dimensions: 1.875" (4.8cm) high x 1.5" (3.8cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Iron Age Medium: Bronze   « Less

In the ancient world, even the most ordinary object might take onanabstractdecorative beauty. This exquisite vessel with a long spout was perhaps used for filling lamps or  More »

In the ancient world, even the most ordinary object might take onanabstractdecorative beauty. This exquisite vessel with a long spout was perhaps used for filling lamps or for pouring ritual oils in religious ceremonies. In profile,itresemblesagracefulabstract bird, with long beak and curving neck. This blending of natural forms with practical function is typical of Persian artistry. As we take pleasure in its strong, pure lines, we share our emotions with those who first handled this vessel thousands of years ago. - (FZ.271)Bronze Spouted Vessel - FZ.271Origin: Central Asia irca: 1200 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 6.5" (16.5cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Iron Age Medium: Bronze   « Less

Perhaps taking their design from clay vessels first used in Babylon, such situlaewere meant to stand upright on a tripod base. They might have served as offering vessels,  More »

Perhaps taking their design from clay vessels first used in Babylon, such situlaewere meant to stand upright on a tripod base. They might have served as offering vessels, containing votive gifts of rare oils or wine. The simplicity of its shape gives this vessel a timeless appeal. Its graceful curves invite our touch, as they no doubt did those of the ancient owners. Though we know little about them, when we hold this charming situla, we are connected directly with their vanished world. - (FZ.272)Bronze Situla - FZ.272Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1200 BC to 500 BC Dimensions:5.75"(14.6cm)high x 3" (7.6cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Iron Age Medium: Bronze Condition: Extra Fine   « Less

A fascinating precursor to our modern-day teapot, the liquids of the Amlash culture could be warmed in the clay container and poured through the orifice in the horse's head.  More »

A fascinating precursor to our modern-day teapot, the liquids of the Amlash culture could be warmed in the clay container and poured through the orifice in the horse's head. Fashioned of warm terracotta, its simple curves, appealing round shape, strength and charm have transported it from the mystical past, so that it can continue to delight the beholder of today. - (PF.2943)Iron Age Terracotta Zoomorphic Vessel - PF.2943Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1200 BC to 800 BC Dimensions: 6.75" (17.1cm) high x 6.75" (17.1cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Iron Age Medium: Terracotta   « Less