Ancient Near Eastern Art at the Barakat Gallery
Ancient Near
Eastern art is just as diverse and complex as the region itself. From idealistic
human images and masterfully executed relief carvings to religious objects used
to honor the gods, art of the Near East varies greatly according to the area
and period of origin. The most precious pieces of Ancient Near Eastern art are
in the British Museum in London, Vorderasiatisches Museum in Berlin, National
Museum of Iraq in Baghdad, Musée du Louvre in Paris, and some other museums
across the world, but there are also original antique items that can still be
found on sale. For example, a gorgeous selection of Ancient Near Eastern art is
at the Barakat Gallery. Here are just some of the ancient masterpieces for you
to enjoy.
· Assyrian glazed brick tile depicting
a mythological creature from Mesopotamia (900 BC to 700 BC), glazed terracotta.
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· Persian silver bowl with figural
and stylized flower motifs from Central Asia (500 BC to 400 BC), silver.
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· Sabean alabaster ram from Yemen
(600 BC to 100 AD), alabaster.
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· Bactrian royal head from Bactria/Afghanistan
(250 BC to 125 BC), terracotta.
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· Achaemenid stone sculpture of lions from Central Asia
(500 BC to 400 BC), stone.
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