Ancient Silk Road and Near Eastern Stone Zoomorphic Amulet Group, 27CD
This group of four pierced stone animal amulets includes a recumbent stag, a feline beast, a stylized seated quadruped, and a winged avian creature. These miniature talismans were designed to be suspended from cords or necklaces. Within Near Eastern and Silk Road belief systems, each animal carried its own protective meaning: the stag symbolised swiftness and safe passage, felines guarded against harm, and birds represented spiritual messengers and transition. They are carved in a simplified, folk-style manner with rounded bodies and minimal incised detail to mark features and texture. The stones show varied earthy tones, heavy burial patina, surface erosion, mineral encrustation and faded residual pigment, consistent with long interment. All examples are drilled for suspension. Dimensions: 5 cm x 4 cm; total 4 pieces.
Condition
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". These antique works of art will naturally exhibit age, wear, restoration, losses and imperfections consistent with their long history. The absence of any comment regarding a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage, repair or restoration. No warranty, express or implied, is provided with respect to the condition of any lot.
This group of four pierced stone animal amulets includes a recumbent stag, a feline beast, a stylized seated quadruped, and a winged avian creature. These miniature talismans were designed to be suspended from cords or necklaces. Within Near Eastern and Silk Road belief systems, each animal carried its own protective meaning: the stag symbolised swiftness and safe passage, felines guarded against harm, and birds represented spiritual messengers and transition. They are carved in a simplified, folk-style manner with rounded bodies and minimal incised detail to mark features and texture. The stones show varied earthy tones, heavy burial patina, surface erosion, mineral encrustation and faded residual pigment, consistent with long interment. All examples are drilled for suspension. Dimensions: 5 cm x 4 cm; total 4 pieces.
Condition
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". These antique works of art will naturally exhibit age, wear, restoration, losses and imperfections consistent with their long history. The absence of any comment regarding a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage, repair or restoration. No warranty, express or implied, is provided with respect to the condition of any lot.
