Ancient Cypriot Colossal Head from Votive Sculpture, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Located in London, GB
The front section from a colossal Archaic Cypriot sculpture, preserving the sweeping eyes and characteristic smile of Cypro-Archaic art. Discovered by Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832...
Limestone
Large Egyptian Limestone Round-Topped Stele for INKU and ISIS-EN-EM-HET
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent and large Late Period round-topped stele is deftly carved in shallow sunk relief. Below the arching top we find a winged solar-disk flanked by two uraei, and two sym...
Limestone
Egyptian Limestone Stele Fragment, 19th Dynasty, Deir el-Medina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling and dynamic composition, this brightly illustrated limestone stele fragment is dedicated to 'Penbuy,' a noted craftsman working in the Valley of the Kings and part of the ...
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Old Kingdom Limestone Relief for Hen-Gegu
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone reliefs from the Old Kingdom such as this, were typically found in the door jambs for false doors in a funerary setting or tomb. Given the left facing direction of the striding...
Limestone
Ancient Egyptian Painted Limestone Relief
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This handsome late period limestone relief, still retains much of of it's original pigment, and serves as a reminder to the modern observer that the ancient Egyptian language was not...
Limestone
Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sculptor's Model
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This superb sculptors model is carved in raised relief with the bust of a pharaoh in profile to the right. The noble face features a prominent chin and thick lips. A delicate eye-lin...
Limestone
Old Kingdom Egyptian Limestone Head of an Official
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This delicately carved limestone head once belonged to a statue of an official and represents a classic example of old kingdom sculpture in the round. We can see the remarkable atte...
Limestone
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two Carved Mayan Deity Limestone Architectural Carvings or Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older The larger measures 7" W x 5.5" H x 4.5" D with a 2.5" protrusion The smaller measures ...
Limestone
An Imposing and Powerful Celtic Head
Located in London, GB
An Imposing and Powerful Celtic Head With a moustache and ‘goaty’ type of beard beneath a slightly protruding lower lip, with a strong nose and pierced ‘bulbous’ eyes, the hair part...
Limestone
A Rare Ancient Celtic Bust of a Radiate Deity ‘Sol Invicta’
Located in London, GB
A Rare Ancient Celtic Bust of a Radiate Deity ‘Sol Invicta’ Wearing a Halo of the Rays of the Sun Limestone British 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD Size: 42cm high, 40cm wide, 20cm ...
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Antique Gothic Carved Limestone Model of a Madonna or Venus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique limestone carving. Modeled as a Madonna. With her head slightly tilted, holding an orb in one hand, and with her other hand resting on her breast. By repute ...
Limestone
Antique French Limestone Medicine Bowl
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed and produces, 18th century Limestone Measures: 8" height, 14.5" diameter Provenance: Flea Market Paris.
Limestone
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Two Carved Mayan Deity Limestone Architectural Carvings or Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older The larger measures 7" W x 5.5" H x 4.5" D with a 2.5" protrusion The smaller measures ...
Limestone
$34,500
H 3.15 in W 3.08 in D 0.71 in
Ancient Egyptian Green-Blue Faience Fragment from the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’
Located in London, GB
Named the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’ by German Egyptologist Hermann Schlögl, this finely inscribed fragment from a ritual vessel is believed to have belonged to Udjahorresnet, one of the ...
Faience
Ancient Cedar Wood Sweet Refined Egyptian Mummy Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Elegant ancient cedar wood sweet Egyptian mummy mask, 8 3/4 Inches high. Soft weathered surface and great expression. Areas of chips erosion and little bits...
Organic Material, Wood
$48,141
H 2.96 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
Ancient Egyptian kohl vessel and applicator, New Kingdom period, 1550–1295 B.C.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Egyptian kohl vessel set, dating to the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1295 B.C.), includes a wooden container for storing kohl, a black cosmetic used for eye adornment and protection,...
Linen
19th Century English Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blued panels which also exhibit areas of gold wash. The decorations travel for about half the length of the blade. The cane measures approximately 35 1/2" and features a nice scalloped and flowered decoration with brass ferrule. Good condition. Blade remains bright and locks into scabbard properly. Nice patina to handle. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: English SIZE: 35 1/2" x 5" Check out our large selection of 19th and 20th Century canes including sword canes and gun canes...
Brass
19th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Remnants of oxblood red and silver blue banded paint. Original pestle included. Origin: Eastern, United States Period: First half of the 19...
Fruitwood
Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration
Located in London, GB
A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...
Pottery
$1,400
H 2.88 in W 2.41 in D 2.41 in
Ancient Cypriot Red Ware Amphora Juglet with Geometric Decoration
Located in London, GB
A charming ancient Cypriot juglet, of the beloved amphora-type, covered in a vibrant red-brown slip with bands of concentric circle decoration in black pigment. Almost iconic of Iron...
Pottery
A Large Antique "Trog" w/ Markings, Scandinavia c. 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique Scandinavian Trog A hand-carved trog in aged burled wood, likely Norwegian, 18th or 19th century. The single lug handle with its oval cutout is a hallmark of Scandinavian fo...
Wood
Ancient Cypriot Red on Black Juglet with Painted Decoration
Located in London, GB
A charming terracotta jug with a striking umber surface and orange painted serpentine decoration, characteristic of so-called Red on Black ceramic production on the Mediterranean isl...
Pottery
$4,126
H 2.37 in W 1.19 in D 2.29 in
Ancient Greek Hellenistic Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Aphrodite
Located in London, GB
The head carved in luminous marble, likely depicts Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty. Shown with her smooth oval face with deeply set eyes, and slightly open lips, her hair centrally-parted with a diadem, and a chignon at her neck. The head would originally have been from a full length figure of the goddess, depicted either entirely nude, or semi-nude with folds of drapery around her hips. Such figures are often known as 'Anadyomene' which means 'rising from the sea'. The tilt of the head and the hair arrangement is seen in other Hellenistic Greek marble heads...
Marble
Ancient Cedar Wood Sweet Refined Large Egyptian Mummy Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Elegant ancient cedar wood sweet large Egyptian mummy mask, 13 Inches high. Soft weathered surface and great expression. Areas of chips, erosion an...
Organic Material, Wood
Relief with a Harpist
Located in London, GB
A scene from the limestone wall of a New Kingdom tomb, carved in low relief and painted in polychrome. The relief depicts the tomb owner, standing on the right and wearing a short ki...
Limestone
Ancient Egyptian Limestone Upper Shabti Fragment
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional and large limestone Ushabti is beautifully mounted on a custom wooden stand featuring an arched backdrop to frame the figure. Wearing a tripartite wig, the face is ...
Limestone
Ancient Egyptian Limestone Relief
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautifully carved in sunk relief, this elegant limestone fragment preserves the lower end of a vertical column of hieroglyphs, reading: "Beloved of Amen-Re Lord of Heaven." The cha...
Limestone
A Celtic Stone Head with ‘Staring’ Eyes, Long Nose and Slit Mouth
Located in London, GB
A Celtic Stone Head with ‘Staring’ Eyes, Long Nose and Slit Mouth Limestone British 2nd Century BC - 1st Century AD Size: 26cm high, 13cm wide, 16cm ...
Limestone
Qatabanian Inscription
Located in London, GB
An elegant carved stone inscription, most likely originating from the Wadi Beihan, a valley located in the heartland of the kingdom of Qataban, one of the kingdoms of ancient Yemen. ...
Limestone
Pre-hispanic Limestone Stool From Mexico, Circa 16th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Pre-hispanic limestone stool from the Popoloca indigenous culture of Mexico which is now located in the southern region of the state of Puebla. The carving on this rare and unusual p...
Limestone
The 'Gillot' Taweret
Located in London, GB
This statuette represents the goddess Taweret, an apotropaic goddess, whose domain was the protection of pregnant women and their babies, especially during childbirth. Her threatenin...
Limestone
Ushabti of 'Paser'
Located in London, GB
An Ushabti is a funerary figurine used throughout ancient Egypt, placed in a tomb to aid as a servant to the deceased, conducting manual labour for them...
Limestone
Ancient Cypriot Limestone Male Worshipper Statue, 600 BC
Located in London, GB
A limestone votive worshipper from Cyprus, dating to the Cypro Archaic Period, circa 600 BC. The male figure is shown standing tall, wearing a long tunic, his right hand folded over his chest, his left by his side, his hair pushed back over his ears and covered with a conical cap. Height: 14 inches or 14 1/2 inches on stand. Provenance: From the collection of the well known playwright, W. Somerset Maugham...
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Ancient South Arabian Limestone Abstract Female Idol
Located in London, GB
This enigmatic piece depicts a seated female with striking abstract features. Though its original function is now unknown, it likely has its roots in the religious traditions of pre-Islamic Arabia, and might have been a votive offering from an individual seeking assistance or protection from the gods. A South Arabian...
Limestone
Unique Anglo Roman Limestone Sarcophagus
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A stunning Anglo Roman sarcophagus in limestone, sitting on sledge feet and having curved strigilated side carvings with warrior shield and two crossed arrow symbols at each end. T...
Limestone
Ancient Cypriot Limestone Head, 350 BC
Located in London, GB
A rare and well provenanced ancient Cypriot limestone head of a Votary, dating to 350 BC. The youthful figure is shown with diadem, curled hair and ...
Limestone