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Double-edged, pointed blade made of beautiful flint. The blade was for a dagger, the typical status symbol from the transitional period between Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age.

Bronze axe originating from the Luristan region during Bronze Age. From the Sasson family collection.

Heavy head of a mace with an ovoid shape. Wonderful veined rock. From Early Bronze Age of the Near East.

The so-called Kandila perfectly illustrates why the abstract Bronze Age art of the Cyclades still fascinates us today. The parallels to modern art are unmistakable. The masterpiece comes from Elie Borowski's inventory.

Bronze finial from Iron Age Northern Iran. Decorated by stylized panthers and a janus headed hero or god. Possibly a teraphim, a house god, as referred to in the Old Testament.

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

A bronze brooch dating to the Italic Iron Age. The piece is elaborately adorned by wonderful incised decorations.

Imposing bronze brooch of the Italic Iron Age. The piece is elaborately adorned by wonderful incised decorations.

Bronze standard with stand from Iron Age Northern Iran. Decorated by a pair of ibexes. Possibly a teraphim, a house god, as referred to in the Old Testament.

The richly decorated brooch is a wonderful miniature work of art. It is from the 8th or 7th century BC, when the empire of the Phrygans was at its height. The time when the legends around King Midas spawned.

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

Imposing bronze brooch of the italic Iron Age. Acquired 1986 at Casa Serodine.

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

Worth the exhibition in a museum. With fine decoration including large boars. Published by H. Born (1993) and M. Junkelmann (2000). Ex Christie's London and Royal Athena Galleries New York.

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.

Clay tile from the temple of Eridu, donated around 2040 BC. Dedicated by Amar-Sin, king of the Third Dynasty of Ur. Studied for a research project in 1983.

The highly abstract figure was made in northern Mesopotamia, probably in northern Iraq. A wonderful piece from the late 4th Millennium BC.

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

Excellent condition, lovely features. From the famous Prof. Maurice Bouvier collection, acquired in Egypt between 1929 and 1959.

Elegant vessel from Crete, shaped like a bird's nest, possibly a container for ointments. Dating to the late Minoan period around 1500 BC.