For thousands of years, since before recorded history, man has worn amulets and talismans for luck and protection. The stones, feathers, teeth and claws that adorned early  More »

For thousands of years, since before recorded history, man has worn amulets and talismans for luck and protection. The stones, feathers, teeth and claws that adorned early cultures eventually gave way to an array of amulets whose powers where as varied as their forms. This splendid little token represents the head of a bull, a creature symbolic of strength, power, and virility, the favorite animal of many male gods. The reddish hue of the stone suggests it may have supplied its wearer with courage and protection in battle. Carved with abstract simplicity, it makes a timeless appeal to the senses. - (PF.1937)Mesopotamian Stone Amulet of a Bull's Head - PF.1937Origin: Northern Syria Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions:0.5" (1.3cm) high x 0.625" (1.6cm) wide x 0.75" (1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Mesopotamian Medium: Stone   « Less

With a few quick strokes, the ancient artist has carved this red pebble into an animal amulet. The creature in question is perhaps a bear, though it might also be a sheep or  More »

With a few quick strokes, the ancient artist has carved this red pebble into an animal amulet. The creature in question is perhaps a bear, though it might also be a sheep or a bull. Its lack of specific detail only adds to its mystery. Was it once hung around the neck of a baby to give it strength and protection? Did some hunter carry it to ensure a bountiful outcome to the hunt? Might a warrior have worn it into battle to bolster his courage? Talismans and amulets have been used since the dawn of time for these and other reasons. This unusual early charm links us in a magical way with the life of its previous owner. - (PF.1955)Mesopotamian Stone Amuletofan Animal PF.1955 Origin: Northern Syria Circa: 3000 BC to 2000 BCDimensions: .375" (1.0cm) high x .25" (0.6cm) wide x .625" (1.6cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Mesopotamian Medium: Stone   « Less

For thousands of years, since before recorded history, man has worn amulets and talismans for luck and protection. The stones, feathers, teeth and claws that adorned early  More »

For thousands of years, since before recorded history, man has worn amulets and talismans for luck and protection. The stones, feathers, teeth and claws that adorned early cultures eventually gave way to an array of amulets whose powers where as varied as their forms. This splendid little token represents the head of a bull, a creature symbolic of strength, power, and virility, the favorite animal of many male gods. The reddish hue of the stone suggests it may have supplied its wearer with courage and protection in battle. Carved with abstract simplicity, it makes a timeless appeal to the senses. - (PF.1937)Mesopotamian Stone Amulet of a Bull's Head - PF.1937Origin: Northern Syria Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions:0.5" (1.3cm) high x 0.625" (1.6cm) wide x 0.75" (1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Mesopotamian Medium: Stone   « Less

For thousands of years, since before recorded history, man has worn amulets and talismans for luck and protection. The stones, feathers, teeth and claws that adorned early  More »

For thousands of years, since before recorded history, man has worn amulets and talismans for luck and protection. The stones, feathers, teeth and claws that adorned early cultures eventually gave way to an array of amulets whose powers where as varied as their forms. This splendid little token represents the head of a bull, a creature symbolic of strength, power, and virility, the favorite animal of many male gods. The reddish hue of the stone suggests it may have supplied its wearer with courage and protection in battle. Carved with abstract simplicity, it makes a timeless appeal to the senses. - (PF.1937)Mesopotamian Stone Amulet of a Bull's Head - PF.1937Origin: Northern Syria Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions:0.5" (1.3cm) high x 0.625" (1.6cm) wide x 0.75" (1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Mesopotamian Medium: Stone   « Less

For thousands of years, since before recorded history, man has worn amulets and talismans for luck and protection. The stones, feathers, teeth and claws that adorned early  More »

For thousands of years, since before recorded history, man has worn amulets and talismans for luck and protection. The stones, feathers, teeth and claws that adorned early cultures eventually gave way to an array of amulets whose powers where as varied as their forms. This splendid little token represents the head of a bull, a creature symbolic of strength, power, and virility, the favorite animal of many male gods. The reddish hue of the stone suggests it may have supplied its wearer with courage and protection in battle. Carved with abstract simplicity, it makes a timeless appeal to the senses. - (PF.1937)Mesopotamian Stone Amulet of a Bull's Head - PF.1937Origin: Northern Syria Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions:0.5" (1.3cm) high x 0.625" (1.6cm) wide x 0.75" (1.9cm) depth Collection: Near Eastern Style: Mesopotamian Medium: Stone   « Less

Mesopotamian Alabaster Vessel - LO.551Origin: Mesopotamia Circa: 3300 BC to 2700 BCDimensions: 6"(15.2cm) high x 5.60" (14.2cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style:  More »

Mesopotamian Alabaster Vessel - LO.551Origin: Mesopotamia Circa: 3300 BC to 2700 BCDimensions: 6"(15.2cm) high x 5.60" (14.2cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Babylonian Medium: Alabaster   « Less

This miniature faience vessel was designed as a receptacle, with the added detail of a face protruding from one side to provide a slightly elongating effect. Its function is  More »

This miniature faience vessel was designed as a receptacle, with the added detail of a face protruding from one side to provide a slightly elongating effect. Its function is uncertain, but the delicacy of its manufacture precludes the likelihood that it served some utilitarian function, and was instead probably intended for the sale, display or storage of a comparatively valuable material (such as incense or makeup). The whole vessel stands on a tripod arrangement of points that are in fact the two ends of the individual's hair (which is arranged in plate-like bands down the side of the face), and an elongated 'ponytail' at the back. The surface has been painted cream with highlights of blue, and the facial details have been picked out in black. The entire piece has a notable patina of usage.Faience is a fine tin-glazed ceramic substance, which was first used in the Middle East in the second half of the first millennium BC. The pottery itself was usually light-coloured fineware, which was then covered by a silica-rich glass-like substance. This material was extremely expensive, and was essentially the genesis of glassmaking; the items that were used were accordingly intended for the elites of the time, notably including amulets, jewellery and small objects such as this. This is an impressive and luxurious piece of ancient artwork. - (OF.076)Mesopotamian Faience Anthropomorphic Vessel - OF.076Origin: Central Asia Circa: 2000 BC to 1000 BCDimensions: 2.45" (6.2cm) high x 2.9" (7.4cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style:Mesopotamian Medium:Faience   « Less

Mesopotamian Zoomorphic Stone Sculpture - AM.0393Origin: Central Asi Circa: 3000 BC to 1500 BCDimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 4.85" (12.3cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern  More »

Mesopotamian Zoomorphic Stone Sculpture - AM.0393Origin: Central Asi Circa: 3000 BC to 1500 BCDimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 4.85" (12.3cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Medium: Stone   « Less

Mesopotamian Stone Head of Horse - LK.168Origin: Mesopotamia Circa: 3000 BC to 2000 BCDimensions: 2." (5.1cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style:  More »

Mesopotamian Stone Head of Horse - LK.168Origin: Mesopotamia Circa: 3000 BC to 2000 BCDimensions: 2." (5.1cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Sumerian Medium: Black Stone   « Less

Aweidah Gallery is pleased to present this very attractive ancient Mesopotamian frit male mask, MIDDLE ASSYRIAN PERIOD, CIRCA, 14th - 13th Century BC.Of Curving plaque-like  More »

Aweidah Gallery is pleased to present this very attractive ancient Mesopotamian frit male mask, MIDDLE ASSYRIAN PERIOD, CIRCA, 14th - 13th Century BC.Of Curving plaque-like form, with deeply recessed eyes to take inlays (Now missing),with grooved eyebrows and double pierced ears.The item is nice and professionally mounted on a plexi-glass display of museum quality REF. CHRISTIES SOUTH KENSINGTON- ANTIQUITIES AUCTION YEAR 2001 - LOT NUMBER230-ESTIMATED FOR $3,000 - $3,600Measurements: Height: 4.3 cm - Width: 4.3 cm - Stand measurements: Height: 11.5 cm - Width: 6 cm Good condition, untouched as found ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY   « Less