The beetle stone bears a popular motive of the Middle Empire. A nice example of its kind. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The hieroglyphs are of the so called anra design, a magic spell in the ancient Egyptian belief. The scarab is from the 13th to 15th dynasty. It is described in the catalogue of Gautier-Vodoz.

Long dagger or short sword of good craftsmenship dating to the transitional period between Bronze Age and Iron Age. Rare form. 46cm long. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

The piece is from the Second Intermediate Period. It was probably meant as a good fortune or protective amulet.

The scarab from the late Ramesside period shows a standing person. A cartouche in front bears the name of pharao Mencheperre, who was famous as Thutmose III.

Interesting scarab made of steatit with inscription for Amun. Dating to the 19th to 21st dynasty of ancient Egypt.

Bowl from the Middle Elamite period with painted geometric design. From the area of ancient Iran.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Nicely preserved piece from a German collection.

Perfectly preserved, large piece with beautiful patina. From an old German collection.

Perfectly preserved, large piece with beautiful patina. From an old German collection.

Perfectly preserved, large piece with beautiful patina. From an old German collection.

Perfectly preserved, large piece with beautiful patina. From an old German collection.

A royal sphinx and Maat, the goddess of truth and justice adorn the lower side. Above them is the cartouche of Mencheperre. The piece is probably from the regin of Ramesses IV or V.

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

Nice scarab made of dark steatite. The hieroglyphs could be read as New Year's wishes.

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

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

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 is made of steatite. It has a hieroglyphic inscription on the lower side.

Nice mint green scarab. The hieroglyphs could be read as New Year's wishes.

Nice seal with wave design and griffins. 2nd Millenium BC. From a museum collection.

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

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.

Finely polished stone shaped like a stylized ram head with spiral horns. Bronze Age amulet from the Middle East.

Simple fibula shape dating to the Late Bronze Age. Interesting mix of two-sided spiral spring and simple pin holder.

Very well preserved axe head. Late Bronze Age, 10th to 9th cent. BC.

Very well preserved axe head. Late Bronze Age, 10th to 9th cent. BC.

Massive, perfectly preserved piece, beautiful patina. Inventory number "AG 167c" from famous Axel Guttmann collection in shaft.

Massive, perfectly preserved piece, beautiful patina. Inventory number "AG 167c" from famous Axel Guttmann collection in shaft.

Massive, perfectly preserved piece, beautiful patina. Inventory number "AG 167c" from famous Axel Guttmann collection in shaft.