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A QUICK PEEK AT A FEW ITEMS FROM OUR VARIED CATALOG (11)

TWELVE HISTORICAL FLASKS, CASE GINS, RARE BOTTLES

TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO RING SEALS: GROUP A

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ANCIENT GOLD EARRINGS, AFGHAN, PRE-ISLAMIC Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000 item# 286401 (stock# WJF.0413)
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This remarkably well-preserved set of ancient hollow high karat gold earrings (WJF413) came out of Afghanistan during the Russian occupation. In dented condition, they have been adapted for modern wear with gold studs. Measuring 1 1/8” across, and 1 ¾” from the bottom to the top of the original ear loop, the earrings are believed to date into the Pre-Islamic period sometime during the late first millennium BC to the middle first millennium AD. The ‘gems’ are garnet-colored glass beads. A fine ex ...click for details

BRONZE DRAGON HEAD BRACELET FROM BACTRIA Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000 item# 295663 (stock# 97.56HD)
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This beautifully crafted, almost 1¼ pound bronze circlet (97.56HD) was found during the Russian occupation in the ancient oasis kingdom of Bactria located in the deserts of north Afghanistan and now known as BMAC (Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex). Heavily patinated and encrusted with copper salts, it is a spectacular example of the early bronze worker's art. Dating c.2500-1500BC, and almost certainly too heavy to have been worn as a bracelet, the ends are formed into 'dragon head ...click for details

TWELVE ANCIENT SEAL BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492 item# 421528 (stock# DONUT.C)
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The polished ‘gem’ stone beads [100.43(C, D, E, F, G, K, L, N, P)HD and 100.44(B)HD] in this colorful group, put in an 10-photo lot for convenience but each offered individually, are known because of their shape as ‘donut’ seals. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD and found in the western regions of Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, each of the seals is uniquely incised with an image of man, beast, or revered symbol. Stone types in this group include agate, carnelian, and c ...click for details

TWELVE ANCIENT BACTRIAN RELICS, AFGHANISTAN Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000 item# 472652 (stock# BACTRIA)
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The twelve assorted and individually priced antiquities in this group (97.57HD; 97.280HD; 100.11 and 12HD; 100.63HD; 100.68DHD; 100.167E and GHD; and 100.253M, AP, FH and HHHD) were all found in the Bronze Age kingdom of Bactria during the Russian occupation. Located in the northern deserts of Afghanistan, the relics in this interesting and rare group all date somewhere from the 3rd to 1st Millennium BC and include the following stone and bronze types: arrowheads, mace heads, spear points, jewel ...click for details

TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO RING SEALS: GROUP A Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492 item# 421917 (stock# INTAGLIO.A)
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The price, stone type, and longest millimeter size for each of these fascinating ancient intaglio ring seals in this group of eight [100.57(F, H, I, N, R, S, X, Z)HD] are shown on the individual seal’s own photo. Found in Western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, each of the seals is in very good condition and can be easily set in a contemporary mount. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD, the seals represent truly amazing examples of the ancient gem cutter’s skill. Stone typ ...click for details

ANCIENT DOT SEAL PENDANT, NEAR EAST Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492 item# 420341 (stock# 97.287HD)
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Circular in form with a scalloped edge, this ¾” wide, incised steatite dot seal pendant (97.287HD) is attributed to the Bactrian Empire of northern Afghanistan dating into the 2nd Millennium BC. In excellent condition, the dot image appears to represent a kneeling figure. The pendant comes with a small display card and a certificate guaranteeing authenticity.

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