Lovely bronze pin from the early Iron Age. The head is decorated by engraved lines and a geometric knob.

Three decorative spheres form an elegant pin head. Colourful bronze patina.

Well preserved piece that impressively demonstrates the high quality of Luristan metal works.

The Western Asiatic vessel amazes by its size and state of preservation. Including TL analysis. Around 1000 BC.

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.

Massive and imposing piece from the early 1st Millenium BC. Previously in the well-known Rihani family collection, with Jordanian export permit.

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

The clay figurine probably originates in Syria. It dates to achaemenide to parthian times. 6. cent. BC to 2nd cent. AD.

The simple pin boosts a highly stylized ibex head. It is a nice example of this popular decoration for Luristan pins.

The earrings date to the early Iron Age of Luristan. The type of jewellery is rare for this region.

The pair of pins dates to the early Iron Age of Luristan. It is made from Bronze and Iron. This state of preservation is extremely rare for composite objects.

A high degree of abstraction for the animal heads and a wonderful blue patina make this piece a highlight for Iranian bronze works.

The bronze braclet is band shaped and has linear engravings on the outer side.

The bracelet is massive yet elegant. Crossed lines and open circles are engraved on its surface. It is a beautiful piece from the Iron Age of Luristan.

The bracelet has an interesting decoration on the outer side. It is a heavy and impressive bronze object.

Important and unique pin type of Luristan. This specimen is decorated by bumps forming a seven-pointed star.

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

Iron Age silver pin with attractive engravings. Nice dark patina.

The pin head is shaped like an open basket with a decorative knob. Bronze with attractive patina.

Bronze braclet in perfect condition with beautiful dark patina. The terminals are stylized lion heads.

The bronze braclet is band shaped and has linear engravings on the outer side. Late Iron Age.

Interesting bronze seal showing a bird and glyphs. From a collection of Iranian ancient artefacts.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

The scene shows a fight between hero and lion with animals. Early Dynastic Period III, around 2500 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 cylinder seal is made of beautiful red limestone. A figurative scene is engraved.

The elaborate decorations are contrary to the actual use as a pick. The object is from the class of pseudo tools common in Iran at the end of the 2nd millenium BC. It probably served a ritualistic purpose.

Female figurine from Bronze Age Syria, 3rd to beginning of 2nd millenium BC. With characteristic bird shaped head.

Museales skaraboides Stempelsiegel aus bernstein-farbenem Chalcedon. Ende 6. Jh. v. Chr. bis 4 Jh. v. Chr., Zeit persischer Herrschaft über das Phönizische Volk. 17mm x 12mm x 7mm.

Orangefarbener Karneol, der Stempel zeigt eine stilisierte Lotusblume. Musealer Zustand. Aus Sammlung der Fortuna Fine Arts Gallery, NY City.