Mesopotamian Archaeology

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Mesopotamian

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Grande idole aux yeux (ou idole oculaire), présentant un corps composé de quatre personnages (8 yeux).
Ces figurines ont été découvertes par milliers par l'archéologue Max Mallowan à la fin des années 1930, dans une structure qu'il a nommée le « Temple aux yeux ». 

Période

3700/3500 avant JC

Mesopotamian white calcite Multiple ocular idols - 8 cm

Vessel cup.
Mesopotamia, 2000 BC.
Green stone.
15,5 cm diameter and 10 cm height.
Condition: Very good, perfect the cup, original state, see photos. 

PROVENANCE: Private collection, France, 1980s.


2000 BC

Mesopotamian Alabaster Vessel Cup. 15,5 cm D. 2000 BC

Bull animal figure

Mesopotamia, 2000 - 1000 BC

Terracotta

7 cm long and 7 cm height

Condition: Very good,  leg restored 

PROVENANCE: Private collection, France, 1980s.


2000 - 1000 BC

Mesopotamian Terracotta Bull figure. 7 cm H. 2000 - 1000 BC

A large and finely incised Mesopotamian black hardstone seal plaque. The piece is rectangular in profile and carved on both sides. The obverse depicts a standing bearded male figure, possibly a ruler or a deity, in an ankle-length robe and a tall conical hat. A large feline,

Circa 1st Millennium BC

Mesopotamian Black Hardstone Seal Plaque

Animal with warrior figure.
Mesopotamia, Syro-hittite, 2000 BC.
Terracotta.
7 cm long and 8 cm height.
Condition: Very good, original state, see photos. 

PROVENANCE: Private collection, France, 1980s.


Syro-hittite, 2000 BC

Mesopotamian Terracotta Bull with warrior figure. 8 cm H. Syro-hittite, 2000 BC

Goddess Astarté in finely sculpted terracotta.
She is shown standing, hands placed beneath her generous chest, richly adorned with jewelry: bracelets, earrings and a necklace.
Her face, with delicate features, is adorned with a fringe topped by an elegant headdress.
Astarté is a

1500 à 1100 avant J.-C.

Mesopotamian Elamite statuette - Goddess Astarte - Susa, 1500 BCE

Rectangular seal with a cult scene.
Large carved square seal of Neo-Hittite origin (Eastern Anatolia/Western Mesopotamia).
Tiered reverse with a broad longitudinal rib at the top.
On the right side, a cult scene: a worshiper walking, holding a sickle in his raised right hand, in

2ème / 1er millénaire avant J.-C.

Mesopotamian - Stone seal - worship scene - 2nd/1st millennium BCE - With export license

A Mesopotamian seal amulet of a bird carved from limestone possibly from the Jemdet Nasr period. The reverse of the seal features a stylised bird of prey, likely a vulture, facing right. Anatomical features are loosely carved, such as the wing, eye and beak creating the bird

3rd-2nd Millennium BC

Mesopotamian Limestone Bird Seal Amulet

POTTERY NEOLITHIC ASIA MINOR - 
Ceramic vase with a globular body decorated with an incised geometric design.
This ceramic vase, characteristic of the Yortan culture, dates from the early Bronze Age in western Anatolia.
The white inlaid decoration with broken lines and dots

3ème millénaire avant J.-C.

Mesopotamian Neolithic jar - Yortan - 3rd millennium BCE.

Idol with eyes (or spectacled idol), a type of ancient artifact originating mainly from Tell Brak, in Mesopotamia.
Dated circa 3700 to 3500 BCE (middle Uruk period) - or later in style.
Material: marble.
Dimensions: 16.3 cm in height.
It stands out for its abstract, prominent

3700/3500 avant JC (or later and style)

Mesopotamian Marble Eye Idol - 16.3 cm  (No reserve price)

Large conical body, rough surface with deeply incised chevron decoration in the round, four small loop handles, two to each side.

Size: 11.1 cm H - 4 3/8 inches.
Material: Alabaster.
Culture: Mesopotamian, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact.
Provenance: Private London

Mesopotamian, Early Sumerian, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.

Mesopotamian Alabaster Vessel

Idol with eyes (or “glasses idol”) with a campaniform and flat body, topped by a head dominated by large stylized eyes. The idol includes a small reproduction of the first on the body, which is often interpreted as a representation of motherhood (mother and child).

These

style de 3700/3500 avant JC

Mesopotamian Alabaster Eye Idol - 9 cm  (No reserve price)

BABYLONIAN CYLINDER SEAL.
Rare stone cylinder seal dating from the Babylonian period.
It features two winged, long-necked fantastical animals, surmounted by a star.
Mesopotamia, Babylonian period, 3rd/2nd millennium BCE.
Length 2.5 cm - diameter 1.1 cm.
Good condition - delivered

3ème / 2ème millénaire avant J.-C.

Mesopotamian - Babylonian stone cylinder seal - 3rd/2nd millennium BCE - expertized by Alessandro

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