Mesopotamian - Cylinder Seal with Figures in Combat with Horned Animal...
Combat scenes between humans and other creatures became very popular in the later Early Dynastic period. The intricate pairing of interlocking figures creates an elaborate, decorative pattern. The star between ... More
Ancient Greek kerykeion MKG Hamburg
Ancient Greek herald's staff (kerykeion), Bronze, Sicily, 510-490 BC. Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany
Cylinder seal animals overpowered by gods Louvre AO19811
Cylinder seal and impression on clay: 'Animals overpowered by gods'; chalcedony, Early Dynastic II (ca. 2600 BCE), found in the temple of Ishtar at Mari. Inscription IL me-shar. Français : Sceau-cylindre et e... More
Kerykeia Hamburg MKG - A collection of old keys on display in a glass ...
Ancient Greek herald's staffs (kerykeia), used to identify and protect the herald. Photographed at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany
Narmer Palette ROM Front - Egypt
Public domain reproduction of artwork related to ancient civilizations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Scorpion Men - Public domain portrait drawing
Scorpion men encountered by Gilgamesh, who guard the mountain of Mashu, west of the Gilgamesh. Drawing by Faucher-Gudin from an Assyrian intaglio.
Rodney 01
Rodney's Stone at Brodie Castle. This fine Pictish Stone was found at the nearby Dyke church and relocated to the side of the entrance drive.
Standard Finial LACMA 64.12.31
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (18.42 x 8.89 cm) Gift of Carl Holmes (64.12.31) Art of the Ancient Near East
Standard Finial LACMA 64.12.49
Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze Height: 4 1/8 in. (10.48 cm) Gift of Carl Holmes (64.12.49) Art of the Ancient Near East
Relief Im-dugud Louvre AO2783
Votive relief of Ur-Nanshe, king of Lagash, representing the bird-god Anzu (or Im-dugud) as a lion-headed eagle. Alabaster, Early Dynastic III (2550–2500 BC). Found in Telloh, ancient city of Girsu. Français :... More
Gem BM GR1934.1-20.7 - A piece of art that is on a table
Goats at a palm tree. Amygdaloid gem, pale green. Français : Chèvres près d'un palmier. Gemme amygdaloïde vert pâle.
Pin LACMA M.76.97.238 - A close up of a metal object with antlers on i...
Northwestern Iran, circa 1350-800 B.C. Jewelry and Adornments; pins Bronze, cast Length: 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central Asian Art, gift of The Ahman... More
Beaker LACMA M.76.97.354
Iran, circa 1000-650 B.C. Furnishings; Serviceware Bronze, hammered Height: 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diameter: 3 1/2 in. (8.8 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central Asian Art, gift... More
Finial LACMA M.76.97.47
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 3 3/4 x 2 in. (9.8 x 5 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central Asian A... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.48
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (11.5 x 8.2 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central Asian ... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.49
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 6 x 3 1/2 in. (15.2 x 9 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central Asian ... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.50
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze 6 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (16 x 7 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central Asian Art,... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.52
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (13.2 x 11.5 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.53
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 5 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. (13.5 x 5.8 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central ... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.56
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (14.3 x 6.3 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central ... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.60
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 6 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (17.2 x 9.8 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central ... More
Finial LACMA M.76.97.61
Iran, Luristan, Luristan Bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 3 1/4 x 4 in. (8.3 x 10 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central Asian ... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.62
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (13 x 9.5 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central Asian Ar... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.63
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 8 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (21 x 11.5 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central A... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.64
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (11.6 x 6.4 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central ... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.65
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 7 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (19.5 x 9.2 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central ... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.67
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (8.2 x 4.7 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central A... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.69
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (11.2 x 5.8 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central ... More
Standard Finial LACMA M.76.97.9
Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1350-800 B.C. Architecture; Architectural Elements Bronze, cast 5 1/8 x 3 in. (12.8 x 7.5 cm) The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central Asia... More
Tile al-Qazwini Louvre MAO1194, France, 19th century
Tile with two rabbits, two snakes and a tortoise. Illustration for Zakariya al-Qazwini's book, Marvels of Things Created and Miraculous Aspects of Things Existing (13th century). Earthenware, molded and underg... More
Cylinder seal lions Louvre MNB1167
Jasper cylinder seal and impression: Serpopards (monstrous lions) and lion-headed eagles, Mesopotamia, Uruk period (4100 BC–3000 BC). Français : sceau cylindrique en jaspe et son empreinte : Serpopards (lions... More