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The face is defined with incised mouth, large almond shaped eyes, the arms are crossed on the chest, hands protude from the shroud, the fists holding an adze and hoe for work in the afterlife, the right hand also holding a twisted rope connected to an seed basket behind the left shoulder. The legs are inscribed with part of Chapter 6 of The Book of The Dead in nine rows of incised hieroglyphs that names the owner as Wah-ib-re-em-akhet, “the god’s father” and “prophet of the house of the Lady of the Sycamore” (ie: Hathor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWah-ib-ra-em-akhet is also known through his inscribed sarcophagus in the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden and was of Greek descent. Alexandra Villing writes: \"The case of Wahibreemakhet, son of Alexikles and Zenodote, is the most prominent example for the high status that Greeks – as mercenaries or advisors – could attain in Egypt under the Saite pharaohs...his final resting place should be identified in a tomb at Saqqara that was probably discovered by agents of Giovanni Anastasi in the 1820s and that contained not only Wahibreemakhet’s elaborate stone sarcophagus (now in Leiden), canopic jars (in Stockholm) and shabtis (in various collections), but also a set of limestone tomb reliefs recording spells from the Book of the Dead that are today in the collection of the British Museum and that were once erroneously attributed to ‘Campbell’s tomb’ at Giza. Wahibreemakhet’s rich burial, dating to the decades around 600 BC, and his ranking title ‘Royal Sealer’ illustrate both his social status and his assimilation to Egyptian culture.\" (Villing, A. 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Meffre, R., Le Crepuscule Despharaons, Exhibition Musee Jacquemart-Andre (Bruxelles, 2012) p. 151 no. 74 \u003cbr\u003eSeipel, W., Das Vermachtnis der Pharaonen, Musem Reitburg, Zurich (Germany, 1993) pp. 280 - 281 no. 208 \u003cbr\u003eVogel, B., Meisterwerke Altagyptischer Keramik, Exhibition 16 Sep – 30 Nov 1978, Berlin, Bonn, Hannover, Heidelberg, Hildescheim, Munchen (Hachenburg, 1978) pp. 192 - 193 No 331. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Faience \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 7 3\/8 inches (18.7 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e  Small chip to right back base that does not detract, otherwise the ushabti is intact and in excellent condition overall.  An exceptional example.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private European collection, 19th Century, possibly acquired from Giovanni d’Anastasi. who sold Leiden the sarcophagus and several ushabtis for Wah-ib-re-em-akhet, Belgian collection P.F. assembled prior to 1968, J. Lewis private collection, acquired from Harmakis Ancient Art, Brussels, Belgium, in 2010, thereafter private Canadian collection.","brand":"Joe Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48174864466223,"sku":"EU2303","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/products\/6da5329e54beffb4c30fdfbd3078fcf8.jpg?v=1701497315"},{"product_id":"eu2306","title":"An Egyptian Faience Shabti for the Royal Sem-Priest Hori, 19th Dynasty, ca. 1293 - 1185 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eShabtis of this style belonged to the prophet priests of Ptah at Memphis who had a semi-royal status (cf. J.F. Aubert, Statuettes Egyptiennes, Paris, 1974, p. 91). This example is shown as a mummiform figure made from white faience with features carefully highlighted in dark pigment, particularly his striking wide black eyes. He wears a short black wig with a curled side-lock, a small goatee, and a wide broad collar around his neck. There is a hoe in each hand, used for work in the afterlife, and on his back is a wide seed sack. A single column of vertical text runs down the front that reads: “Illuminate, the Osiris, the sem-priest, Hori.”  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHori was the son of the prince Khaemweset, the grandson of Ramesses II, and the nephew of the pharaoh Merenptah.  \u003c\/span\u003eHori was a member of the high priests of Ptah in Memphis and succeeded Nefer-renpet in this office, Sem-priest of Ptah, and also carried the title of ‘ruler of the craftsmen’. He became the high priest of Ptah in Memphis in the year 65\/66 of the reign of Ramsses II and continued to serve under his uncle Merenptah. [Bart, A. Ancient Egypt - Ramesses II (2007)]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor related examples see:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDecker, S. 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The funerary equipment included an Osiris shroud, a human-headed scarab, a winged scarab on the chest, a gilded wood embalmer’s plaque, a bronze hawk pectoral, four canopic jars, and two shabti-boxes. Three different types of shabtis can be ascribed to Meritamun, with differences in shape, measurements, and the writing of her name. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOther examples of the first type of shabtis for Meritamun are found in museums in Amiens,1 Basel,2 Bruxelles,3 Cairo,4 Copenhagen,5 Leiden,6 Lisbon,7 London,8 Madrid,9 Marseille,10 Oslo,11 Paris,12 Roanne13 and St. Gallen.14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCf. H. Schneider, Shabtis, Leiden, 1977 p.127, 4.3.1.41,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA. Pellegrini, Bessarione VII (1899–1900), p. 12 n. 53–54.\u003cbr\u003e1 Dautant et al. 2013, Table 1 n. 8 (overseer).\u003cbr\u003e2 Schlögl and Brodbeck 1990, 174 n. 106b.\u003cbr\u003e3 http:\/\/carmentis.kmkg‑mrah.be, E 05406 a–b.\u003cbr\u003e4 Newberry 1957, pp. 43–44 CG 46773–78 and p. 52 CG 46849–72.\u003cbr\u003e5 Mogensen 1918, n. 3989–3990.\u003cbr\u003e6 Schneider 1977, n. 4.3.1. 8–9.\u003cbr\u003e7 Sociedade de Geografia de Lisboa, n. 2507-8 A and B. Araujo 2003, 624–625 n. 30-31.\u003cbr\u003e8 Petrie 1935, n. 295. http:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/research\/collection_online, EA 24879–80.\u003cbr\u003e9 MAN 18274–75.\u003cbr\u003e10 Dautant et al. 2013, Table 1 n. 8.\u003cbr\u003e11 Naguib 1985, EM 8105 (b) and EM 8112.\u003cbr\u003e12 Louvre E 22086.\u003cbr\u003e13 Gabolde 1990, 100 n. 80.\u003cbr\u003e14 Schlögl and Brodbeck 1990, 173 n. 106.\u003cbr\u003e15 Niwiński 1988, 128 n. 128. Inner coffin and mummy-board. Dating: late 21st Dynasty.\u003cbr\u003e16 Niwiński 1989, 263 n. 31—S.R.IV.933 (JE 95836—Book of the Amduat, type A.II.1b).\u003cbr\u003e17 Aston 2009, 175–176 TG. 744.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Faience \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 4 3\/4 inches (12 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The shabti has been repaired at the waist, otherwise intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private Arizona collection, acquired in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Gordon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50192010412335,"sku":"EU2406","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/EU2406a.jpg?v=1774219932"},{"product_id":"ef2401-1","title":"An Egyptian Blue-Green Faience Offering Cup for Seti I, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue-green glazed faience foundation cup of cylindrical form with a wide spreading foot and everted rim. The exterior preserves traces of a rectangular royal cartouche panel naming Pharaoh Seti I (Men-maat-Re), reading: \"Men-maat-Re, beloved of Osiris, Lord of Ro-setau.\" The vessel retains areas of dark staining consistent with contact from oils or other offerings deposited during ritual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundation cups were produced under royal authority and deposited in foundation caches beneath temples and other important monuments during construction. As part of the foundation ritual, they served as votive offerings commemorating the establishment of the building and honoring the reigning king. Examples bearing the names of individual pharaohs are associated with specific royal building programs and provide important evidence for temple construction and ritual practice during the New Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor related examples see: J. 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Maya kings and queens might give them to local governors. The artists who created them were also often minor royalty or nobility, especially the ones who could paint glyphs, as literacy was reserved for the Mayan elite. This large orangeware tripod plate is decorated within the central roundel with a standing dancer depicted in profile, wearing ceremonial costume. A register of glyphs rings the interior of the plate. The plate is supported by three hollow legs containing pellets that rattle when the plate is moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dance of resurrection is depicted on this tripod plate. The Maya believed that after having defeated the lords of death, a person's resurrected soul danced out of the underworld. At resurrection, the person danced as, or became, the Young Corn God, employing the model of the re-emergence of corn every year in the milpa (corn field) as the metaphor for human resurrection after death. 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Nefertiti appears as the goddess Tefnut, bringer of moisture and rain. 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The patina and surface wear are consistent with prolonged use and age, further attesting to its authenticity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e David Liebert collection, assembled in the 1980s, thereafter a private NYC collection, acquired from Liebert in 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshall Sharer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51267783426351,"sku":"MA2109","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/b691b2403ba936a3e4e6e8a81d2ef5fe.jpg?v=1745646066"},{"product_id":"ma2520","title":"A Published Neo-Assyrian Hematite Cylinder Seal, ca. 8th Century BCE","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn exceptional Neo-Assyrian cylinder seal masterfully carved from fine black hematite depicting a richly symbolic ritual scene.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe primary figure is a bearded male, likely a priest, royal figure, or one identified in recent scholarship as an utukku—a powerful protective or ancestral spirit that embodies the ancestral king.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe stands facing right, grasping a mace (symbol of authority or ritual power) in his left hand, which is raised in a formal gesture.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a stylized bull's head in the field positioned below the elbow.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe wears a tiered, fringed garment, and his hair is arranged in a domed coiffure with a distinct bun at the back and a band across the forehead; traits consistent with Neo-Assyrian royal priests or protective spirits (utukku). \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTwo small kneeling winged figures, possibly genies or apkallu, flank the base of his robe in mirrored poses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlanking this figure are two rampant griffins, their bird-like heads with crested combs, rounded eyes, and large wings extending across their backs.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBelow one griffin is a recumbent quadruped, likely a lion or bull, suggesting themes of dominance or divine control over wild animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach griffin faces a central stylized sacred tree, also known as the tree of life. This tree is a significant religious and cosmological symbol representing divine order, royal legitimacy, and cosmic balance. Framed by scroll-like vegetal forms, the tree features a vertical trunk with symmetrical side branches and is topped with a large rosette or lotus bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSeveral small, circular elements are scattered throughout the field, likely representing celestial bodies (such as stars or planets) or divine emblems.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eStylized branches and rosettes further enhance the background, adding to the symmetrical and sacred nature of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe carving is deeply and crisply incised in linear relief, showcasing an impressive level of detail.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe composition reflects themes of divine protection, royal authority, and the connection between the human and supernatural realms.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is consistent with Neo-Assyrian royal and religious symbolism, particularly seen in monumental reliefs from Nimrud and Khorsabad.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe seal's formal structure, rich symbolic layers, and excellent condition suggest that it was created for a person of high status, likely for use in the court or for ceremonial purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ilton, P \"The Bible was my Treasure Map, Archaeological Adventures in the Holy Land. New York, Julian Messner Inc, (1958), inside cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground\u003c\/strong\u003e:  The pairing of a central figure with winged genies or hybrid creatures and a sacred tree is characteristic of Neo-Assyrian glyptic art from the 9th–7th centuries BCE, especially under the reigns of Ashurnasirpal II and Sargon II. These motifs frequently appear in palace wall reliefs and official state seals, reinforcing the power of the king as divinely ordained. The utukku interpretation is supported by both the ritual stance and his isolation within the composition, suggesting a supernatural role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e   Intact and in excellent condition overall.  Presented on a museum-quality custom mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Length: 3.7 cm (1.45 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Paul I. Ilton (1904-1958) private collection and then by descent to his son, Arie Ilton. Born in Germany and educated in Universities Cologne and Berlin, Ilton moved to Palestine in 1934 becoming a Palestinian citizen, conducting continuous archaeological research in Palestine, Trans-Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Hedjaz-At and assembling a personal collection that was published in 1958. 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The impression depicts a standing figure in front of an enthroned king, and the reverse and one side preserve a three-line inscription that forms part of the seal itself that reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sealed by Gu₂-TAR-la₂, PA NI NI, \/x-x\/ [x].” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe element –arla is typical of Gutian names and helps place the piece within the Gutian dynasty (ca. 2199–2119 BCE), which ended with the rise of Ur-Nammu, the founder of the Third Dynasty of Ur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second line may read AB-BA?-[x], though the reading is uncertain, and the third line contains only partial traces: \/x-x\/ [x]. The accompanying phrase \"PA NI NI\" has been proposed to read \u003cem\u003eugula i₃-li₂\u003c\/em\u003e (“overseer: Ili”), but this interpretation is problematic. \u003cem\u003eIli\u003c\/em\u003e is not attested as a complete personal name in this context, and the signs do not appear to form a standard title. As such, the phrase remains ambiguous and may represent a different construction or a scribal abbreviation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Clay \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 3\/4 x 1 3\/4 inches (4.4 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The envelope is intact and in excellent condition overall. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Frishman Galleries, Tel Aviv, acquired 1970s, thereafter private NYC collection, acquired by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51738061766959,"sku":"MT2101","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/MT2101.jpg?v=1754335475"},{"product_id":"eu2504","title":"A rare Egyptian Alabaster Shabti for Pharaoh Ramesses VII, New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty, ca. 1136–1129 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarved from fine alabaster, this rare royal shabti depicts Pharaoh Ramesses VII in mummiform pose with arms crossed over the chest. 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Mounted on a vintage wooden base for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Alabaster \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 6 3\/4 inches (17 cm), Width: 2 1\/2 inches (6.35 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The shabti is intact overall, with no evidence of breaks or repairs. The surface retains much of its original painted decoration in red, green, and black pigments, particularly visible on the facial features, tripartite wig, and column of hieroglyphs on the front of the mummiform body. Some pigment loss and fading are present, consistent with age, notably on the back and high points of the figure. The surface shows light abrasions, minor encrustations, and small scattered chips, including to the edges of the base where the figure meets the modern wooden stand. 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Slim spirals of gold wire are wrapped around the shoulders of the shank, adding texture and refinement, while a delicate beaded border frames the faience bezel without overwhelming its vivid blue glaze. An elegant and wearable jewel of royal association, uniting Tutankhamun’s legacy with timeless artistry, and a rare opportunity to acquire an object of both personal adornment and historic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTutankhamun, the famous boy king, was born 'Tutankhaten' during the Amarna period, probably at the capital, Akhetaten (Tell el-Amarna). The identity of his parents is disputed, but they were possibly Akhenaten and his lesser wife, Kiya; the boy was a royal prince and ascended the throne at the age of approximately eight years. Tutankhamun married Ankhesenpaaten, daughter of Akhenaten and Nefertiti, and ruled from Memphis with the advice of officials such as the vizier Ay and the general Horemheb, both of whom succeeded him as king. Analysis of Tutankhamun's mummy suggests that he was around seventeen years old when he died, but the cause of his death is a mystery. When the young king died unexpectedly, he was buried in the Valley of the Kings in what was probably intended as a non-royal tomb. This tiny tomb was discovered almost intact by Howard Carter in 1922. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold, faience \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e US ring size 9¾ (UK=T, DE=21.25, CH=19.5, FR=61.45, EU=61.45, JP=19.5) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e the faience bezel is intact and in excellent condition overall. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Collection of Elaine Lustig Cohen, acquired from J.J. Klejman, NYC, February 19, 1972. 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While many surviving khipus are understood to encode numerical information related to accounting, census data, tribute, and labor obligations, others are believed to have conveyed historical, biographical, or administrative messages. The meaning was communicated through a combination of knot type, knot placement, cord color, fiber structure, and the hierarchical arrangement of cords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eAlthough khipu traditions predate the Inca, the majority of known examples date to the Late Horizon period (ca. 1400–1532 CE), when the Inca state extended from present-day Ecuador through Peru and into central Chile. Of the hundreds of thousands once in use, only approximately 600–800 examples are known to survive today in museums, universities, and private collections worldwide. Despite significant advances in research, no complete system for reading all khipus has yet been fully deciphered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eThis example is a well-preserved and visually balanced specimen, representative of the administrative sophistication and textile mastery of the Inca state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWoven camelid fiber cords.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 32 x 18 1\/2 inches (81.2 x 47 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Overall excellent condition. Professionally mounted on a tan cloth backing over a wooden stretcher. An attractive and stable example.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private American collection, previously with Splendors of the World.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52326112297263,"sku":"PW1901","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/89360825a9f35e5f0a54287ca59f68f6.jpg?v=1767583541"},{"product_id":"es2522","title":"An Egyptian Limestone Relief fragment with Wedjet Eye and Anubis, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1540 - 1292 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely carved limestone relief fragment originally forming the left portion of a door lintel, identifiable by the projecting lip along the upper edge. Executed in crisp sunken relief, the composition is read left to right and centers on protective funerary imagery associated with the necropolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the right appears the sacred Wedjat eye (Eye of Horus), an enduring symbol of healing, restoration, and divine protection. Its placement on architectural elements such as lintels reflects its apotropaic function, safeguarding the threshold between worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside the eye is Anubis, shown as a recumbent jackal wearing his ceremonial collar. Above is his name, \u003cstrong\u003eInpw\u003c\/strong\u003e, inscribed in hieroglyphs, followed by a phrase corresponding to one of his epithets commonly translated as “upon his mountain.” This title refers to Anubis’ role as guardian of the necropolis, watching over tombs and guiding the deceased through the funerary process. 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The scene features a horned ibex in a kneeling posture, its head turned back toward a kneeling worshiper in a short fringed kilt. The worshiper is preceded by a standing figure in a similar garment who faces a vertically coiled serpent, possibly a protective or divine symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figural spacing and stylistic treatment reflect the Old Babylonian period's emphasis on orderly composition and narrative clarity. Seals of this type were often used to mark ownership or secure goods but were also deposited in temples as votive offerings, underscoring their dual administrative and devotional roles. The ibex, a symbol often associated with fertility, mountains, or the divine, adds a layer of symbolism to the ritual procession, likely referencing supplication or a protective invocation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Serpentine \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 0.64 inches (1.63 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Intact and in very good condition overall. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired 1970s - 1980s, thereafter private Virginia collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55990480011567,"sku":"MM2104","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/f6ebcbcd29cbd60f8af0291edc1e1ae9.jpg?v=1774910779"},{"product_id":"es2525","title":"An Egyptian Greywacke Scribe Palette, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11- 12, ca. 2040 - 1786 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf rectangular form, the flat sides tapering to a smaller flat base, with a large rectangular depression at the center. Carved from dense greywacke, the palette was used to grind and prepare pigments such as carbon black and red ochre, mixed with a binding medium to produce ink for writing and painting. The visible wear within the recessed surface is consistent with repeated use and reflects its original function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone palettes such as this formed an essential part of the scribal toolkit in ancient Egypt. By the Middle Kingdom, scribes occupied a central role in administration and record keeping, and their implements carried both practical and cultural significance. Earlier palettes of this period tend to be simple and utilitarian in design, prioritizing durability over elaboration, while still signaling literacy and professional status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting itself was closely associated with authority and permanence, and scribal tools were sometimes included in tomb assemblages as markers of identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a similar example see Janine Bourriau, 'Pharaohs and Mortals. 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A good example of the type. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private Swiss collection of Dr Ulrich Mueller, acquired between 1968 -1978.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rene Petrin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57248610910511,"sku":"ES2525","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/277a24aded7e290f2a1687ec7d4d3d7a.jpg?v=1777139306"},{"product_id":"ma2215","title":"A large Sumerian Marble Cylinder Seal, Early Dynastic I- III, ca. 2700 - 2400 BCE","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eA new start in Sumerian glyptic occurred in Early Dynastic II, with the conventionally called \"Contest Scene\" becoming the most common design.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn fact, it shows the larger domesticated animals being protected from attacks of lions and other marauders by divine beings;\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ea form of sympathetic magic because people hoped that in real life temple herds would be saved, where necessary, by divine intervention.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eInscriptions naming the seals' owners also began in this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThis large seal, carved from white marble is an excellent example of this style, with the typical rounded bodies and highly stylized heads.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIts busy scene shows a bovine being attacked by a lion, crossed by a bovine aided by a hero gripping the hind legs of a gazelle, a male figure sacrificing an animal and a scorpion is in the field.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eLength: 1 11\/16 inches (4.3 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntact and in very good condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eCollection of Professor Hans (1900-1967) and Mrs. Marie-Louise Erlenmeyer, Basel as part of the Erlenmeyer Collection of Western Asiatic Seals, thereafter private NYC collection, acquired from Sotheby's, NYC, June 4th, 1998 sale #7143, lot 344.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58057899475247,"sku":"MA2215","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/products\/MA2215_6_0abef913-5c9e-4777-9378-8d720e5aae2b.jpg?v=1655213985"},{"product_id":"mm2102","title":"A Published Agate Cylinder Seal with Royal Ritual Scene, Neo-Assyrian Period, ca. 883 - 612 BCE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"554\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFinely carved from translucent red-brown agate, this exceptional cylinder seal presents a richly detailed mythological composition emblematic of Neo-Assyrian royal ideology. At the center of the scene strides a bearded king, rendered in the formal court style of the Assyrian empire. His raised arm conveys authority and divine sanction, while a running bull at his feet serves as a potent symbol of royal power, virility, and celestial favor.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eFacing the ruler is a winged eagle-headed \u003cem data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eapkallu\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the supernatural protective beings that occupied a central role in Assyrian religion. The figure extends a small vessel, almost certainly associated with ritual purification or libation, underscoring the sacred relationship between the king and the divine realm. Behind the king rests a long-necked animal, possibly a gazelle or ibex, beneath a stylized Tree of Life. 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Such original fittings are rarely preserved, providing valuable evidence for the seal's ancient method of suspension and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"2137\" class=\"\"\u003eCylinder seals functioned as both personal identifiers and administrative tools throughout Mesopotamia. Rolled across wet clay, they authenticated documents, secured containers, and served as prestigious markers of status and authority. The complexity of the iconography and the quality of the engraving suggest that this seal belonged to an individual of considerable rank within the Neo-Assyrian state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sotheby's New York, June 23, 1989 lot #9 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Red-Brown Agate \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Length: 3.1 cm (1.22 inches) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eComplete. Ancient cracking to the body has been professionally stabilized. Original bronze suspension pin remains embedded within the central perforation. Overall in very good condition. An exceptionally rare and well-preserved example.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Iraj Lak Collection, London, ca. 1974–1984. Published: Sotheby’s New York, June 23, 1989, lot 9 (accompanied by extract from auction catalog).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58128649781551,"sku":"MM2102","price":8950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/MM2102_2_283dfe12-dea2-4009-b8d7-8c41feacfce5.jpg?v=1754328780"},{"product_id":"mt2507","title":"A Sumerian Foundation Cone of Gudea Dedicated to Ningirsu, Second dynasty of Lagash, reign of Gudea, ca. 2141-2122 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoundation cones were among the most significant commemorative objects produced in ancient Mesopotamia. Buried within the walls or foundations of temples, palaces, and other monumental buildings, they served as permanent records of royal patronage, preserving the achievements of a ruler for both the gods and future generations. This finely preserved example bears the name of Gudea, the celebrated ruler (ensi) of Lagash, whose extensive building projects during the Neo-Sumerian period transformed the sacred landscape of southern Mesopotamia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFashioned from buff-colored terracotta, the cone has a broad, flattened head and a tapering shaft densely impressed with cuneiform signs arranged in carefully organized vertical columns before firing. The inscription is a standard dedicatory text recording Gudea's construction, enlargement, and restoration of the É-Ninnu Anzu Babbar, the principal temple of the warrior god Ningirsu at Girsu (modern Tell el-Hiba, Iraq). The text further states that the new sanctuary was erected upon the site of an earlier temple dedicated to the same deity, emphasizing the ruler's role in maintaining the continuity of divine worship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNingirsu was the patron deity of Girsu and the supreme god of the state of Lagash. Closely associated with kingship, agriculture, military power, and justice, he occupied a central place in the religious and political identity of the city-state. Gudea's inscriptions consistently portray his ambitious building program as divinely ordained, presenting the ruler as the faithful steward of the gods rather than as a conquering monarch. Hundreds of similar foundation cones were originally embedded within the temple walls, creating a permanent archive proclaiming Gudea's piety and legitimizing his reign. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Teracotta \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 4 1\/2 inches (11.4 cm), Head diameter: 2 1\/4 inches (5.7 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Small losses to the head edge, wear to one side of the cuneiform inscription, and a small loss to the point. Overall intact and well preserved. Mounted on a custom museum-quality display mount. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Jack Guevrekian, Manhassat, NY, acquired in the 1980s, thereafter private NYC collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58142603804975,"sku":"MT2507","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/d57d79a91e86a4c5632596e12e0b4293.jpg?v=1783306940"},{"product_id":"es2601","title":"An Egyptian Granite Fragmentary Base with Inscription, Late Period, 29th-30th Dynasty, ca. 380 - 332 BCE","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFragmentary granite base from a votive statue, preserving finely incised hieroglyphic inscriptions on multiple faces. The surviving text forms part of a traditional ḥtp-di-nsw (\"an offering which the king gives\") formula invoking Osiris, \"the great god, lord of heaven,\" and requests funerary offerings of bread, beer, oxen, and fowl for the ka of the deceased. The inscription further names the ram-god Banebdjedet of Mendes and preserves the priestly title \"he who separates the two gods,\" together with the personal name Neshatmehit, which incorporates the name of the local Delta goddess Hatmehit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlthough only the base survives, the inscription strongly suggests that it originally supported a statue of Neshatmehit, a high-ranking chamberlain and priest serving the cult of Banebdjedet. The text identifies him as the beneficiary of the offering formula, and the inscription's arrangement across several faces is characteristic of the bases of freestanding votive statues dedicated within temple precincts to perpetuate the owner's memory and ensure eternal sustenance for the ka. The surviving inscription reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“May a royal offering be given to Osiris residing in Sebennytos, the great god, lord of heaven, that he might in turn give bread, beer, oxen, and fowl … for the ka of the venerated one [in the presence of?] Banebdjedet … the chamberlain and (priest) who separates the two gods, Neshatmehit, …”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThough fragmentary, the base preserves important evidence for the religious hierarchy of the eastern Delta during the final period of native Egyptian rule and provides a rare association with the priesthood of Banebdjedet at Mendes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Granite \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 1 inch (2.5 cm), Length: 2 3\/8 inches (6 cm), Width: 1 1\/4 inches (3.17 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Fragmentary as preserved with losses to the original monument. 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