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The lower side is skillfully decorated with hieroglyphs forming a geometric pattern. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The stamp depicts a sphinx with pharaoh headcloth walking towards the Ankh symbol of life. The amulet should exert a protective function on the one carrying or owning it.

The scene can be seen as worship of the Deshret, the symbol of the kings of Lower Egypt during Hyksos times. An interesting piece of evidence of the Hyksos rule over Egypt.

Scarab amulet made of bright, almost white steatite. 13th to 15th dynasty. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The finger ring with its scene on the plate must have served a protective function for an expectant mother. New Kingdom, approx. 1550 to 1070 BC.

The milky white stone is engraved with a scene that stands out by its high degree of abstraction. Late Uruk to Djemdet Nasr period, around 3000 BC.

The scene shows a fight between hero and lion with animals. Early Dynastic Period III, around 2500 BC.

Two lions are fighting with two buffalos. The balance and detail of the scene is an impressive demonstration of the Akkadian seal engraver's skill. Old Akkadian, around 2300 BC.

Impressive ceramic jar in prime condition. The geometrical shapes and animals of the frieze are a typical stylistic feature. Found in Susa, from the time of the Ur-III dynasty, around 2000 BC.

The lower side exhibits wrapped cords. A nice example of Egyptian art during the Second Intermediate Period. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

Ancient Egyptian amulet seal with beautiful motive. Six lotus flowers are forming volutes. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The stamp side shows a scarab with two uraeus snakes. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The tiny amulet dates to the New Kingdom. It bears the glyphs for the goddess Isis. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

Scaraboid seal amulet with a twisted cord motive. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The hieroglyphs on the lower side symbolize the rule over Lower Egypt. The rising sun is symbolized above. This scaraboid is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

Record of beer and bread rations for laborers. Probably from the Bronze Age city of Umma. The cuneiform tablet was studied and conserved at Yale University.

Small tablet with well preserved cuneiform engravings. Interesting Bronze Age document from Mesopotamia.

Small tablet with drill hole. Cuneiform receipt for bricks or pottery. Very well preserved piece from the late 3rd millenium BC.

Made of colourful turquoise fayence. Two fully modelled crocodiles adorn the plate. Perfect preservation including original black paint.

Egyptian scarab from the 19th to 20th dynasty. With horse and hieroglyphs.

Interesting scarab from the New Kingdom. With hieroglyphs reading Amun Re, main god of Theben, and lotus flower.

The lower side bears a hieroglyph inscription. Nice piece from the Freemark collection. New Kingdom.

Ceramic vessel in perfect condition with original painted frieze. Magnificent attest to the Middle Elamite civilization of Bronze Age Iran.

A piece from the Ramesside Period to the early Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt. Great early 20th century provenance.

Interesting motive showing the kneeling god of endlessness with palm stem in both hands. Above him the cartouche of pharao Mencheperre. Around the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt.

The piece from the Ramesside period shows the goddess of truth and justice. Next to her is a name, probably that of pharao Mencheperre, who is famous as Thutmosis III.

The Egyptian scarab bears a hieroglyphic inscription which can be read as the name of pharao Seti I. From the Ramesside period, around 1300 BC.

Lovely scarab with traces of turquoise fayence. From the Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

The Egyptian scarab from the Second Intermediate Period is decorated with a geometrical pattern. A nefer hieroglyph stands for good luck.

The bottom side shows Horus, Uraeus and crocodile. The crocodile could be interpreted a the god Sobek.

Prime example made of beautiful orange carnelian. Highly detailed engraved scene with king offering to the weather god Hadad. First half of 2nd Millenium BC.

Compact seal with geometric design from Elam. 3rd Millenium BC.

The scarab amulet is made of steatite. It has a hieroglyphic inscription on the lower side, including a reference to Amun-Re.

The scarab amulet has a cartouche and neb on the bottom. 18th to 20th dynasty of ancient Egypt.

Scarab amulet with a twisted cord motive. Beautiful and well preserved piece from the Second Intermediate Period.

The scarab amulet from Ramesside times has a beetle engraved in the lower side, flanked by two symbols.