Near East. A bronze swimming duck with the patina

Ancient Near East, ca. 1700 BCE. This is a round-socketed cast bronze adze blade, nominally a wood working tool, but probably made also to be used as a sign of wealth and prestige and a burial good. T

Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 1000 BCE. This is a pair of bronze bowls from the bronze-casting powerhouse of the ancient Near East. Luristan bronzes far outstripped those of their contemporaries in

First time at auction… Near East, Islamic culture, ca. 7th to 11th century CE. A charming bronze dish featuring the minimalist figure of a long-necked bird, perhaps a goose, seated at the center

100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Near East, the Levant, C

**Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Near East, the Levant, Canaanite people, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A cast-bronze axe head with an ovoid socket, a ribbed tong-shaped blade, and two elliptical pierc

Ancient Near East, Canaan, Middle Bronze Age II, 1900 to 1550 BCE. This is a long, thin ceremonial axe head made of cast bronze and dipped in lead, giving it a very interesting white patina. This styl

Near East, Seljuk Dynasty, ca. 11th century CE. A cast bronze lion presenting an alert pose with an upright head, perky ears, a pronounced snout, and an open mouth as if roaring. The wild feline stand

**First Time At Auction** Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A cast-bronze personal cross displaying a minimalist depiction of Jesus Christ on the crucifix. He wears simple vestm

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A gorgeous weapon with a rare patina, this is a lost wax cast flat axe head with a spiked butt. The head is elongated and rectangul

Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 700 to 330 BCE. A large cast bronze bird finial, portrayed with a sharply downcast beak and elongated, conical body. The bird appears to be a stylized

An excavated bronze vessel or flower vase with flared mouth and incised decoration. Considerable verdigris patina and areas of corrosion which have eaten through the material completely. 7” tall

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Canaan, the Levant, Middle Bronze Age II, ca. 1730 to 1550 BCE. A fabulous leaded-bronze axe head of a very slender design and rich green patina. The blade

Ancient Near East, Megiddo (modern day Israel), ca. 2100 to 1900 BCE. This is a bronze spear with a nice light patina with some pale blue elements and a narrow triangular blade at the end of a long cy

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. This bronze axe head, with its bright turquoise patina, is a delight to behold. A narrow, rectangular socket and, long, fla

Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 1000 BCE. A bronze cast standing bull with horned head, pronounced hump on shoulder, and long tail. Brilliant green patina. A lively example from th

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze cudgel with fine layers of green and brown patina. The cylindrical weapon features a smooth handle, a gently flared l

Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 1000 BCE. A beautiful bronze cuff bracelet with an intricate incised design adorning the surface. Breathtaking green patina! Two old perforations at

**Originally Listed At $600** Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A cast bronze sword blade with a lovely green and russet patina. The blade tapers to a tip with a pro

A rare zoomorphic amulet from the Near East, ca. 800 – 400 BC. This delicately made bronze amulet is 3/4” high and depicts a pair of camels. In perfect condition with fine patina

An Antique Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp and a Chalice; the lamp with old patina from wear; the chalice in two parts, with the stem screwing into the cup. Heights: 4" each, along with an ancient Near East o

LARGE NEAR EAST BRONZE LONG SWORDVery large, Near East bronze long sword; the blade of long, slender form, tapering towards a point with flat central midrib; the handle and blade cast as a single piec

Ancient Near East, Syria-Levant, ca. 1700 to 1600 BCE. A solid bronze figure, perhaps representing Shamash, the Near Eastern sun god, seated and holding both hands out, the right hand forming a fist w

Luristan origin with double ear pommel and geometric stipple designed handle. L. 36 in.

2 Figural Near East Bronze Antiquities. A draped figure and a figure in a warrior pose. Largest Size: 2.5"H, 6 cm (object); 3"H, 8 cm (overall). Provenance: Bob Brand and Liz Werthan, Philadelphia.