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The small work of art dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt. It is worthy to be displayed at a major museum. Published in two works on the famous Epstein collection.

Nicely decorated axe head originating from the Luristan region. From the Sasson family collection.

Typical depiction of the protective goddess for pregnant women. A piece of superior quality and great detail. From the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.

Interesting pin head from Iron Age Luristan. Unusual variant.

The scarab is made of nice marbled stone. Schematical upper side, structured, unengraved bottom side. From the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.

Double-edged bronze blade of a short dagger from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran.

Double-edged blade of a short dagger from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran.

Double-edged blade of a spear from Bronze or Early Iron Age. With a nice green patina.

Double-edged blade of a small spear or large arrow from Bronze or Early Iron Age. With a nice green patina.

Wide bronze belt with five wild animals in repoussé. From the biblical land of Ararat, the Urartian Empire around 700 BC.

Double-edged blade of a dagger from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran.

Protective amulet of the dwarf Bes made of mint green faience. Very detailed example from Ancient Egypt.

Axe head originating from the Luristan region during Iron Age. The piece is decorated with eyes to form a stylized bird's head.

Short bladed weapon from Iron Age Iran. It is probably a find from the province of Gilan in northern Iran.

Protective amulet in the form of a mask of the god Bes made of turquoise faience. Nice specimen from Ptolemaic Egypt.

The bronze head belonged to a club that was probably worn like a badge of rank in military parades. Very similar finds come from War Kabud and Chamzhi Mumah in what is now Iran.

Double-edged blade of a long dagger from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran. From the Sasson family collection.

Early Etruscan bronze brooch with a bulbous bow. A find from northern Italy.

Delightful artefact attesting the dawn of horse breeding in Western Iran during the 8th century BC. Highly stylized horses form the cheek pieces.

It impresses by its size and artistic quality. An inscription identifies the piece as votive offering at one of Amun's temples. From the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.

Magnificently painted wood relief of an idealized face. A piece of outstanding size and quality. The mask was part of a sarcophagus lid from Ancient Egypt.

The Egyptian shabti is from the daughter of Pinudjem II who ruled Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period. It was excavated in the 1840ies at the Ramesseum.

From the possession of New York City antiquities dealer Sumner Healey, who was made famous by Berenice Abbott's scenic photograph from 1936.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The magnificent specimen stands out due to its rich and beautiful decorations. The boat-shaped type, also known as the Navicella fibula, was known in the regions around the Alps roughly 700 BC.

Iron Age bronze weapon originating from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran. Well preserved.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

Bronze weapon originating from the Luristan region during Iron Age. With nicely decorated and sturdy blade.

Iron Age bronze weapon originating from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran. Well preserved.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

Wonderfully preserved bronze weapon from the time around 1000 BC. It was made in Central Europe by the Urnfield culture and formed part of a museum collection for almost 70 years.

Wonderfully detailed protective amulet from Ancient Egypt. The dwarf god stands on crocodiles with daggers in his hands. Ex-Sotheby's.