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$13.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It has gone missing, part of the looting that has taken place across Iraq since the ouster of Saddam Hussein. They serve as reminders of magnificent ancient ... moreart that may be lost forever. More than fifty experts in the field have contributed entries on individual works of art and essays covering a wide range of subjects.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States (Asia, Ottoman Empire, Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Persia, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Russia, Tibet, Mongolia, Qing Empire, British Raj, Korea, Japan, Southeast ... moreAsia). Issued 1876, Edinburgh by A. & C. Black.
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$3.99 Shipping Condition: Like New Location: Ferndale, United States Publisher: Facts On File, Inc. (1993). The gods are listed in alphabetical order, and the index in the back also lists by subject, like gods of agriculture, ... moregods of fertility, etc. and lists the gods by civilization, such as Incan gods, Egyptian gods, Greek gods, Norse gods etc.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States (Asia, Middle East, Persia, Iran, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Persian Gulf). Issued c. 1850, London by H.G. Collins. Engraved by J. Archer. Mid 19th century ... moreengraved map with lovely original hand color.
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$8.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Egyptians not only used turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away. Ancient Egyptian Priests stitched turquoise ... moreto their upper vests. In ancient Egypt, everyone from pharaoh to commoner wore turquoise.
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$18.82 Shipping Location: BRISTOL, United Kingdom A wedge-shaped bronze axe head with a cylindrical socket. The socket has a collared base and an upper face of stylized zoomorphic form, possibly representing ... morea moufflon (a regularly used symbol in Luristan art), with jutting muzzle and horns above (represented by a single scroll).
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$5.00 Shipping Location: Canada DATE OF ISSUE: 1922.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Serbia Seleukid Empire, Cleopatra Thea Eueteria AR Tetradrachm. Sole reign. Ake-Ptolemais, dated SE 126/125 BC. Weight: 15,65 gr. I will resolve any issue!
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$5.00 Shipping Location: Canada DATE OF ISSUE: 1908.
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$5.00 Shipping Location: Canada DATE OF ISSUE: 1910. ORIGIN OF THE MAP: "Stielers Handatlas", published in Gotha, Germany by Justus Perthes.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Iran is a land of contradictions. Iran’s religious culture encompasses the most censorious and dogmatic Shi’a Muslim clerics in the world, and yet its ... morepoetry insistently dwells on the joys of life-wine, beauty, sex.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the mid ninth century B.C. the King of Israel marched in alliance with the Aramaic Kingdom against Assyria, the conflict ending in a deadlock, but ... morea deadlock which presaged a withdrawal of Assyrian forces from the region of the Levant.
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$14.00 Shipping Location: Poland Date of issue: 1721. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL MAP, NOT A RECENT COPY OR REPRODUCTION. by Moll H. & Bowles T., London (England). HAND COLORED.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States (Asia, Continent, Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Arabia, Persia, Iran, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, India, Russia, Siberia, China, Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, ... moreMalaysia). Fine 19th century engraved (lithographed) map, with original hand color.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Turkey in Asia, Georgia & Western Persia. Issued c. 1850, London by Chapman and Hall. Mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Issued c. 1850-8, London. Engraved by J. Archer for Gratton & Gilbert. Very attractive and uncommon mid 19th century engraved map with original hand color.
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$5.00 Shipping Location: Canada DATE OF ISSUE: 1937. ORIGIN OF THE MAP: "Der Neue Brockhaus" (Atlas), published by F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, Germany.
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$8.50 Shipping Location: Croatia Trabzon (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈtrabzon]), historically known as Trebizond (in Ancient Greek: Τραπεζοῦς Trapezous) is a city on the Black Sea coast ... moreof northeastern Turkey and the capital of Trabzon Province.
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$125.00 Shipping Location: Canada This exquisite artifact is an ancient North-Western Asiatic short bronze sword or dagger that dates back to a period between 1200 and 800 B.C. The hilt ... moreis adorned with double rings that give it a unique and elegant appearance.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$6.99 Shipping Condition: New other (see details) Location: Lummi Island, United States As early as the Naqada I Period, predynastic Egyptians imported obsidian from Ethiopia, used to shape blades and other objects from flakes. Royal Nubian ... moreburials at Qustul produced artifacts bearing the oldest-known examples of Egyptian dynastic symbols, such as the white crown of Egypt and falcon.
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$28.54 Shipping Location: HUNTINGDON, United Kingdom Ghalamkar (Persian: قلمکار Qalamkaar. also qalamkar, kalamkar) fabric is a type of hand-printed, patterned Iranian Fabric. Persian paisley (bote) garden ... more/ tree of life pattern tapestry fine art hand printed textile decorative tablecloth wall hanging made from calico fabric fully hand made.
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$14.00 Shipping Location: Poland Date of issue: 1721. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL MAP, NOT A RECENT COPY OR REPRODUCTION. by Moll H. & Bowles T., London (England). HAND COLORED.
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$10.04 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: LONDON, United Kingdom Empire des Perses at des Parthes; Ancienne Perse Original 17th century copperplate map. 1683 Title of the map: Empire des Perses at des Parthes; Ancienne ... morePerse' The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail: Includes central and southwestern Asia& the Caspian sea. DATE PRINTED: 1683 IMAGE SIZE: Approx Overall page size 13 x 21cm approximately(5 x 8 inches) image size 10.5 x 14.5cm approximately(4 x 5.5 inches) ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Allain Manesson Mallet PROVENANCE: Description de l'Univers. Contenant les differents systemes du Monde, les Cartes generales& particulieres de la Geographie Ancienne& Moderne: Les Plans& les Profils des principales Villes& des autres lieux considerables de la Terre; avec les portraits de Souverains qui y commandent, leurs Blasons, Titres& Livrees: Et les Moeurs, Religions, Gouvernements& divers habillemens de chaque Nation" dedie'e au Roy, par Allain Manesson Mallet. Paris, Chez Denys Thierry, Rue S. Jacques, MDCLXXXIII[First edition, Paris, 1683] TYPE: Original 17th century copperplate map VERSO: There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However. Please note: The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy- see below. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print. Published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication;
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States REVIEW : The sixteenth century saw a flowering of classical painting in Persia. Chinese-style rocks and trees mingle with Islamic calligraphy and Persian ... morelegends. May I suggest Anthony Welch's two books "Artists for the Shah" and "Shah `Abbas and the Arts of Isfahan", "Persian Drawings" by B. W. Robinson, and "Persian Painting" by Basil Gray.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Issued 1881 Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Iran & Turan Oder: Persien, Afghanistan, Balutschistan, Turkestan. Very detailed 19th century engraved ... moremap with original outline hand color.
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$11.92 Shipping Location: ILKLEY, United Kingdom Date: 1739.
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$6.27 Shipping Location: BATH, United Kingdom Antique Steel Engraved Map Published 1829-46 by Baldwin& Cradock and/or Chapman and Hall for"Maps by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful ... moreKnowledge" by The SDUK. Very minor toning. Paper Size: 16 x 13.5 inch(41 x 34cm) Approx
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Issued 1852, Glogau, Germany by C. Flemming. Lovely antique lithographed map, with original outline hand color. Fascinating geographic and topographical ... moreinterior details for the era. Minor light surface age wear, spotting and toning as typical.
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Egyptians not only used turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away. Ancient Egyptian Priests stitched turquoise ... moreto their upper vests. In ancient Egypt, everyone from pharaoh to commoner wore turquoise.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Issued c. 1855, Paris by Gustave Barba. May by A.H. Dufour. Engraved by Schieble. Mid 19th century lithographed map with original hand color.
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$6.49 Shipping Condition: Very Good Location: Lummi Island, United States Then, with the founding of Greek trading colonies along the Thracian coasts of the Aegean and Black Seas after 700 B.C. Thrace entered recorded history. ... moreSitalkes and his powerful successors grew rich on tribute, eventually surpassing even Athens in revenue.
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$23.05 Shipping Location: Midland, United States In ancient India the stone was known as" marakata", translating to" the green growing ".
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$3.95 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States The traditional source for this color is the Nishapur district of Iran, so you'll also hear it described as “Persian blue,” whether or not it was actually ... moremined in Iran. TIBET NEPAL NECKLACE CORAL, LAPIS LAZULI, AMBER.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States (Asia, Ottoman Empire, Arabia, Persia, Iran, India, British Raj, Tibet, Russian Empire, Qing Empire, China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia, ... morePhilippines). Issued 1805, Philadelphia.
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$24.95 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States It dates to around 800 - 1200BC and is a great design and is in excellent condition. This Ancient Luristan handmade pottery pouring vessel is aprox 7" ... moretall and 10.5" to end of spout.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Egyptians not only used turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away. Ancient Egyptian Priests stitched turquoise ... moreto their upper vests. In ancient Egypt, everyone from pharaoh to commoner wore turquoise.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The most comprehensive and beautiful book ever published on the opulent treasures of Egypt! The greatest glories of Egypt! Nubian gold, vivid lapis lazuli, ... morebright-colored faience, and blood-red carnelian.
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$4.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States 5.000 Year Old Ancient Assyrian(Mesopotamian/Babylonian) Gold-Flecked Midnight Blue Semi-Precious Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Beads on(Contemporary) 14kt Gold ... moreElectroplated Chain. ATTN EBAY! DO NOT REMOVE THIS LISTING! As per Trust& Safety. This does NOT violate the USA Embargo against SYRIA. This artifact is from present-day ARMENIA, from when Armenia was part of the ASSYRIAN Empire. Please note, though ASSYRIA and SYRIA sound similar, they are NOT the same. Ancient Assyria was an empire which existed from about 3,000 B.C. to 600 B.C. and has NOTHING to do with present day SYRIA. This item does NOT violate eBay policy, and is NOT embargoed. Please see: http:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assyria. CLASSIFICATION: Semi-Precious Lapis Lazuli Beads. Hand-Drilled Suspension Holes(Bow Drilled) Hand Shaped and Polished. ATTRIBUTION: Ancient Assyrian(present-day Armenia) Approximately 2,900(3rd Millennium) B.C. SIZE/DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10 carats(total gemstone weight) Diameter: 4-5 millimeters(individual beads) Height: 4-5 millimeters(individual beads) Chain: Contemporary gold electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is gold electroplate, 24 inches. CONDITION: Exceptional! Gemstone beads are completely intact. DETAIL: A necklace composed of a 14kt gold electroplated chain featuring seven genuine ancient midnight blue lapis lazuli gemstones. About 5,000 years old attributable to the ancient Assyrian civilization. These dark blue gemstones possess glittering highlights of golden iron pyrite inclusions(fools gold" Pendants and beads constructed of lapis lazuli quite the fashion statement during the 3rd and 2nd Millenniums B.C. Lapis Lazuli being a highly favored semi-precious gemstone not only in Assyria, but in ancient Egypt, Mesop
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Masterpieces of Ancient Jewelry: ... moreExquisite Objects from the Cradle of Civilization by Judith Price. NOTE: We have 75.000 books in our library, almost 10,000 different titles. Odds are we have other copies of this same title in varying conditions, some less expensive, some better condition. We might also have different editions as well(some paperback, some hardcover, oftentimes international editions) If you don’t see what you want, please contact us and ask. We’re happy to send you a summary of the differing conditions and prices we may have for the same title. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover with Dustjacket. Publisher: Running Press(2008) Pages: 144. CONDITION: NEW. New HUGE(11 inch square) hardcover w/dustjacket. Running Press(2008) 144 pages. Pristine and unblemished in every respect. Pages are clean. Crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound, unambiguously unread. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. No disappointments, no excuses. PROMPT SHIPPING! HEAVILY PADDED, DAMAGE-FREE PACKAGING! Meticulous and accurate descriptions! Selling rare and out-of-print ancient history books on-line since 1997. We accept returns for any reason within 14 days! 7595a. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTIONS AND IMAGES BELOW FOR DETAILED REVIEWS AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEWS: REVIEW: From the president of the National Jewelry Institute comes the largest collection of the oldest jeweled objects ever assembled. With sparkling photography and history throughout. The book will be supported by a major exhibit of the collection. These gorgeous artifacts; the oldest jeweled armor, weapons, jewelry, household objects, and more, with informative captions and stunning photography on every page, originated in Mesopotamia, Persia, Levant, the Byzantine Empire, and the Islamic world, from 4000 B.C.E. through 7
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$10.35 Shipping Location: Wimberley, United States L. x 5-1/2 cm. h. and 1 cm w. This was inherited from my mother in '02. She was a noted art historian and collector.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Johnson's Turkey in Asia & Johnson's Persia, Arabia, Beloochistan, and Afghanistan. Issued 1870, New York by A.J. Johnson. Uncommon mid 19th century lithographed ... moremap with original hand color.
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$4.99 Shipping Location: Fairview, United States It is not a modern reproduction! A nice small size map that won't break the bank framing, strong color on a bright page with an antique quality. Original ... moreAntique Map Published in 1810. Very Good condition for its age, printed on a strong cotton page, blank on reverse with a centerfold as issued and embossed plate marks around the margins.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Iran is a land of contradictions. Iran’s religious culture encompasses the most censorious and dogmatic Shi’a Muslim clerics in the world, and yet its ... morepoetry insistently dwells on the joys of life-wine, beauty, sex.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Issued 1792, London by John Trusler. Engraved by S. Neele. (Asia, Middle East, Iran, Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf, Khorasan, Kerman, Fars, Isfahan, ). A ... moreMap of Persia. Late 18th century engraved map with lovely hand color.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Issued 1842 by Johnston. (Asia, Middle-East, Persia, Iran, Afghanistan, Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf). Persia and Caboul. Fine mid-19th century engraved ... moremap with original outline hand color.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Issued 1820, Philadelphia by M. Carey and Son. Map by Aspin. Engraved by J. Yaeger. Extensive English historical text surrounding covering topics such ... moreas Religion, languages, natural history, climate, produce, population, geography, etc.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The pectoral is gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and turquoise, and the eyes of the shape made of actual flowers, fruits, and leaves, which were ... morepresented to guests to wear at banquets and other festivities.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece Born in Pella in 356 BC, Alexander succeeded his father, Philip II, to the throne at the age of twenty. He spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented ... moremilitary campaign through Asia and northeast Africa, and by the age of thirty he had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to northwestern India.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece Born in Pella in 356 BC, Alexander succeeded his father, Philip II, to the throne at the age of twenty. He spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented ... moremilitary campaign through Asia and northeast Africa, and by the age of thirty he had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to northwestern India.
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The book will be distributed by the University of Washington Press, Seattle and London. There were as well many stories concerning the gods. Principal ... moreamongst them was the creation myth, the “Enuma Elish”.
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The Punic Wars and Roman Expansion. -Pompey and His Epoch. As the history of the conflict was written by Roman authors, they labeled it 'The Punic Wars'. ... more-Marius and Sulla. Attacking by sea and land, and victorious in the battle of Coracesium, Pompey negotiated a pirate surrender with a sweetener of free land for those who gave themselves up peacefully.
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$8.95 Shipping Location: Branch, United States It was developed and formalised in Ancient Iran (Persia ) as "chovgan " (cowgan ), becoming a national sport played extensively by the nobility. It was ... morealso part of the royal education for the Sasanian ruling class.
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$48.47 Shipping Location: Saint Helens, United States Acquired at a local estate in Oregon. I believe this to be from the middle east and most likely Persia.
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$25.09 Shipping Location: SALFORD, United Kingdom Antique Ornate, Intricate & Highly Detailed Persian Hand Carved & Hand Engraved 6"/16cm “Ghlamzani” Ashtray From The Edwardian Era In Superb Condition.
... moreLovely weight and quality and marvellous fine detail. Superb handicraft by a master craftsman of the highest order. Please browse all 12 pictures for size and condition.“Ghalamzani” is the name for Persian hand engraving fine art of carving superb designs on various metals such as copper, brass, silver and gold. Isfahan is the main centre for engraving. The historical discoveries belonging to the ancient times dates this ancient art to Sassanide (700AD), the Seljuk - (100 AD) and the Safavid (1600 AD) dynasties.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States John McKesson Camp was born in Hew York City in 1946. REVIEW: The Agora, the marketplace and civic center, was one of the most important parts of an ancient ... morecity of Athens. Here democracy took root under Solon, Kleisthenes, and Pericles.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Issued 1850, Philadelphia by Thomas Cowperthwait. (Asia, Middle East, Persia, Iran, Arabia, Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Red Sea). Persia, ... moreArabia, &c. Fine scarce mid 19th century lithographed map with original hand color.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Iran is a land of contradictions. Iran’s religious culture encompasses the most censorious and dogmatic Shi’a Muslim clerics in the world, and yet its ... morepoetry insistently dwells on the joys of life-wine, beauty, sex.
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$6.99 Shipping Condition: Like New Location: Lummi Island, United States The Decline of Sparta and the -Ascendancy of Thebes. It is easy to imagine yourself as one of these soldiers and what it must have been like to go into ... morebattle as a Greek Hoplite or as a Roman Legionnaire.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States 19th century engraved map, with original hand color. Issued c. 1867-9, Philadelphia by S.A. Mitchell.
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