Bactrian Chlorite Cup
Bactrian Chlorite Cup c. 2,000 BC. A small cup molded in grey-black chlorite. Two chips on the rim, incised line detailing in four groups on the body of the cup. H. 1 1/2”
Bactrian Chlorite Cup
Bactrian Chlorite Cup c. 2,000 BC. A small cup molded in grey-black chlorite. Two chips on the rim, incised line detailing in four groups on the body of the cup. H. 1 1/2”
Bronze Mythical Creature
Bronze Mythical Creature, c. 800 BC. This unusual sculpture depicts a seated dog-like creature. However, it has horns in front of its ears and bears some resemblance to the horned carnivorous creatures in Near Eastern mythology. Thick, black, red and green patina with some encrustations.
Bronze Mythical Creature
Bronze Mythical Creature, c. 800 BC. This unusual sculpture depicts a seated dog-like creature. However, it has horns in front of its ears and bears some resemblance to the horned carnivorous creatures in Near Eastern mythology. Thick, black, red and green patina with some encrustations.
Byzantine Period Oil Lamp
Byzantine Period Oil Lamp c. 5th – 7th Century AD. Ex. Lions Gate Bazaar 1972, Jerusalem. Found in the vicinity of Jerusalem.
Byzantine Period Oil Lamp
Byzantine Period Oil Lamp c. 5th – 7th Century AD. Ex. Lions Gate Bazaar 1972, Jerusalem. Found in the vicinity of Jerusalem.
Egyptian Red Jasper Bound Cow Amulet
Egyptian Red Jasper Bound Cow Amulet, Late Period c. 715-330 BC. This nicely sculpted amulet is called a “Rehen”, or food offering amulet in the image of a bound cow. This amulet is associated with chapter 162 of the Book of the Dead and is generally supposed to represent an abundant supply of food in the afterlife and not necessarily a sacrifice. This example is in perfect condition, sculpted in a nice uniform red jasper.
Egyptian Red Jasper Bound Cow Amulet
Egyptian Red Jasper Bound Cow Amulet, Late Period c. 715-330 BC. This nicely sculpted amulet is called a “Rehen”, or food offering amulet in the image of a bound cow. This amulet is associated with chapter 162 of the Book of the Dead and is generally supposed to represent an abundant supply of food in the afterlife and not necessarily a sacrifice. This example is in perfect condition, sculpted in a nice uniform red jasper.
Egyptian Ushabti
Egyptian Ushabti, Third Intermediate Period, c. 1070-664 BC. Ushabtis were placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants or minions for the deceased in the afterlife.
Egyptian Ushabti
Egyptian Ushabti, Third Intermediate Period, c. 1070-664 BC. Ushabtis were placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants or minions for the deceased in the afterlife.
Greek Terra-cotta Head of Deity
Greek Terra-cotta Head of a Deity c. 6th-4th Century BC. Found in the Holy Land.
From the collection of Robert C. Hamer. Mr. Hamer was in the U.S. State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern Posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966.
Greek Terra-cotta Head of Deity
Greek Terra-cotta Head of a Deity c. 6th-4th Century BC. Found in the Holy Land.
From the collection of Robert C. Hamer. Mr. Hamer was in the U.S. State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern Posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966.
Greek Terra-Cotta Head of Woman
Greek Terra-cotta Head of Woman c. 6th – 4th Century BC. Found in the Holy Land. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer. Robert C. Hamer was in the US State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966. Acquired from Harlan J. Berk, LTD. 2020.
Greek Terra-Cotta Head of Woman
Greek Terra-cotta Head of Woman c. 6th – 4th Century BC. Found in the Holy Land. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer. Robert C. Hamer was in the US State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966. Acquired from Harlan J. Berk, LTD. 2020.
Greek Terra-cotta Head. c. 6th – 4th Century BC.
Greek Terra-cotta Head. c. 6th – 4th Century BC. Found in the Holy Land. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer. Robert C. Hamer was in the US State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966. Acquired from Harlan J. Berk, LTD. 2020.
Greek Terra-cotta Head. c. 6th – 4th Century BC.
Greek Terra-cotta Head. c. 6th – 4th Century BC. Found in the Holy Land. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer. Robert C. Hamer was in the US State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966. Acquired from Harlan J. Berk, LTD. 2020.
Herodian Oil Lamp
Herodian Oil Lamp, c. 1st – 6th Century from a collection formed between 1955-1966
It is from the Robert Hamer collection.
Herodian Oil Lamp
Herodian Oil Lamp, c. 1st – 6th Century from a collection formed between 1955-1966
It is from the Robert Hamer collection.
Holy Land, Judaea, Iron Age Oil Lamp
Holy Land, Judaea, Iron Age oil lamp, c. 1200 – 586 BC. Excellent wheel-made buff clay oil lamp with classic ‘pinched’ nozzle and flattened bottom.
Lamps such as this one consist of a bowl to hold fuel, which was usually olive oil, and a spout to support a wick, which was probably made of flax.
The shape of these lamps changed over time, going from an open bowl with four pinched spouts to the one-spouted type shown here and, finally, to a closed lamp with a single spout. These differences in shape are one type of evidence used by archaeologists to identify the age of the pottery.
Holy Land, Judaea, Iron Age Oil Lamp
Holy Land, Judaea, Iron Age oil lamp, c. 1200 – 586 BC. Excellent wheel-made buff clay oil lamp with classic ‘pinched’ nozzle and flattened bottom.
Lamps such as this one consist of a bowl to hold fuel, which was usually olive oil, and a spout to support a wick, which was probably made of flax.
The shape of these lamps changed over time, going from an open bowl with four pinched spouts to the one-spouted type shown here and, finally, to a closed lamp with a single spout. These differences in shape are one type of evidence used by archaeologists to identify the age of the pottery.
Northern Syrian Terra-cotta Vase Fragment
Northern Syrian Terra-cotta Vase Fragment. c. 1,600 BC. This top vase fragment is modeled in buff pottery, the fragment includes a series of eight anthropomorphic figures, so called bird-face idols, encircling the neck of the vase. H. 1 1/2” (3.8 cm).
Northern Syrian Terra-cotta Vase Fragment
Northern Syrian Terra-cotta Vase Fragment. c. 1,600 BC. This top vase fragment is modeled in buff pottery, the fragment includes a series of eight anthropomorphic figures, so called bird-face idols, encircling the neck of the vase. H. 1 1/2” (3.8 cm).
Parthian Terra-Cotta Head of Male
Parthian Terra-Cotta Head of Male, c. 100 AD. Found in Turkey. From the collection of Robert C. Hamer. Mr. Hamer was in the U.S. State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern Posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966.
Parthian Terra-Cotta Head of Male
Parthian Terra-Cotta Head of Male, c. 100 AD. Found in Turkey. From the collection of Robert C. Hamer. Mr. Hamer was in the U.S. State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern Posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966.
Roman Bronze Animal Figure
Roman Bronze Animal Figure c. 1st-3rd Century AD. Found in the Holy Land.
From the collection of Robert C. Hamer. Mr. Hamer was in the U.S. State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern Posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966.
Roman Bronze Animal Figure
Roman Bronze Animal Figure c. 1st-3rd Century AD. Found in the Holy Land.
From the collection of Robert C. Hamer. Mr. Hamer was in the U.S. State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern Posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966.
Roman Bronze Herm
Roman Bronze Herm. c. 2nd. Century AD. This diminutive bronze herm depicts a bust of Hermes mounted atop a four-sided shaft tapering inward from top to bottom. The base with two ridges and the midsection with a phallus. Dark green patination. H. 4 1/2”
Roman Bronze Herm
Roman Bronze Herm. c. 2nd. Century AD. This diminutive bronze herm depicts a bust of Hermes mounted atop a four-sided shaft tapering inward from top to bottom. The base with two ridges and the midsection with a phallus. Dark green patination. H. 4 1/2”
