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Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Amuletic “Child Protection” Ring (Circa 1st Millennium BC) US Size 2.5 Authentic. This artifact is certified authentic and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance. All professional inventory is vetted through recognized platforms to ensure legal standing. Object: Amuletic Child / Votive Ring. Culture: Ancient Near East / Mesopotamia. Date: Circa 1000-300 BC. Form: Oval bezel featuring three deeply incised vertical strokes (linear protective motif), flanked by molded shoulders and a thin round hoop. Ring Size: US Size 2.5. Region: Mesopotamia / Levant. Iconographic Analysis: Geometric Protection Motifs. This miniature US Size 2.5 bronze ring represents ancient Near Eastern amuletic practices centered on personal and infant health. Linear Engraving: The oval bezel is incised with three vertical parallel lines or strokes. In ancient Mesopotamian and Levantine folk magic, sets of repeated lines or notches served as apotropaic tallies or protective barriers (apotropaia), meant to invoke divine favor or guard against malevolent spirits such as Lamashtu, who was believed to target infants and children. Child / Votive Scale: At a tiny US size 2.5, this ring was specifically cast for a child’s finger or worn suspended on a cord/pin as a protective charm. It may also have served as a temple votive offering dedicated by parents seeking protection for an infant. Simple Form: The streamlined oval bezel with slightly swelling shoulders reflects early bronze-casting traditions of the ancient Near East, prioritizing functional charm over elaborate display. Overview and Historical Context. Childhood mortality was a constant concern across ancient Mesopotamian and Levantine civilizations, prompting widespread use of wearable protective amulets for infants and young children. Small bronze rings like this were cast by local metalworkers as accessible, durable talismans. Used alongside spoken incantations, these daily items provided families with a tangible sense of spiritual defense. Patina: Displays a well-preserved, layered mottled dark charcoal-green and olive patina, with natural cream-colored earthen caliche deeply embedded within the three incised lines. Mineralization: Authentic copper-oxide pitting, micro-crystallization, and minor surface oxidation are present across the hoop, consistent with millennia of burial in dry soils. Construction: The delicate band exhibits minor hand-finishing asymmetries and authentic ancient wear along the inner edge. The British Museum, London: Accession No. 1917,0501.730 (Ancient Near Eastern bronze amuletic and child-sized rings). The Louvre, Paris: Department of Near Eastern Antiquities (Collection of ancient Levantine and Mesopotamian bronze charms). The Met, New York: Collection of Ancient Near Eastern small bronzes and protective amulets. The bronze is structurally sound and rigid despite its delicate size. The three incised protective strokes remain sharp and clearly visible under a natural, museum-grade patina.

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ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY, ORTHODOX Christian HAND PAINTED ICON. The Christ Child and Mary. Very lovely example of byzantine art. Wood is hand planed, see picture of back. Size is approximately 8.5 inches w x 12 inches high. Icon is in good condition with defects consistent with age and use. Also, see pictures for condition. Please check our other listings of antiques and fine art. Please check our feedback and. Thank you for looking!

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We would like to present this nice. Hand painted icon, tempera on wood, framed with glass cover, made circa early of 20th century. The item have wears and scratches, damages on the frame. Size with frame – 16cm x 14cm / 6 x 6 inches. Size without frame – 9cm x 6cm / 4 x 2 inches. Every item is packed carefully and professional. Just one of inkFrog’s. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Icons”. The seller is “wontobay” and is located in this country: BG. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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ANTIQUE ORTHODOX HAND PAINTED TEMPERA/WOOD ICON VIRGIN MARY JESUS CHRIST CHILD. GREAT ORTHODOX HAND PAINTED ICON, TEMPERA ON WOOD FRAMED WITH GLASS COVER, MADE CIRCA FIRST PART OF 20TH CENTURY. IT SHOWS BEAUTIFULLY FOR AGE, GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. THE ITEM IS APPROXIMATELY 7 INCHES TALL X 6 INCHES WIDE OR 17 X 14 CENTIMETERS. HAVE IMPERFECTIONS TYPICAL FOR ANTIQUE SHOPS FINDS – DENTS, SPOTS AND SCRATCHES, DAMAGES ON THE FRAME. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED DAILY WITH ALL OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I WILL DO MY BEST TO GIVE BUYERS THE BEST SERVICES I CAN. PLEASE ALLOW ME TO RESOLVE ANY PROBLEM YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO OPEN A ISSUE OR LEAVE FEEDBACK. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR ITEM OR IF IT IS RECEIVED DAMAGED. YOU ARE PROTECTED IN THE EVENT THIS OCCURS. I WILL WORK TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. MOST ITEMS ARE PRE – OWNED, ANTIQUE SHOPS FINDS, VINTAGE OR CONSIGNMENT ITEMS. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Icons”. The seller is “walentina2008″ and is located in this country: BG. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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We would like to present this nice. Hand painted icon, tempera on wood, framed with glass cover, made circa early of 20th century. The item have wears and scratches, damages on the frame. Size with frame – 16cm x 14cm / 6 x 6 inches. Size without frame – 9cm x 6cm / 4 x 2 inches. Every item is packed carefully and professional. Just one of inkFrog’s. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Icons”. The seller is “wontobay” and is located in this country: BG. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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ANTIQUE ORTHODOX HAND PAINTED TEMPERA/WOOD ICON VIRGIN MARY JESUS CHRIST CHILD. GREAT ORTHODOX HAND PAINTED ICON, TEMPERA ON WOOD FRAMED WITH GLASS COVER, MADE CIRCA FIRST PART OF 20TH CENTURY. IT SHOWS BEAUTIFULLY FOR AGE, GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. THE ITEM IS APPROXIMATELY 7 INCHES TALL X 6 INCHES WIDE OR 17 X 14 CENTIMETERS. HAVE IMPERFECTIONS TYPICAL FOR ANTIQUE SHOPS FINDS – DENTS, SPOTS AND SCRATCHES, DAMAGES ON THE FRAME. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED DAILY WITH ALL OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I WILL DO MY BEST TO GIVE BUYERS THE BEST SERVICES I CAN. PLEASE ALLOW ME TO RESOLVE ANY PROBLEM YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO OPEN A ISSUE OR LEAVE FEEDBACK. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR ITEM OR IF IT IS RECEIVED DAMAGED. YOU ARE PROTECTED IN THE EVENT THIS OCCURS. I WILL WORK TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. MOST ITEMS ARE PRE – OWNED, ANTIQUE SHOPS FINDS, VINTAGE OR CONSIGNMENT ITEMS. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Icons”. The seller is “walentina2008″ and is located in this country: BG. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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MEASURES – 26 CM HIGH X 22. CM WIDTH, APPROXIMATELY 10 X 9 INCHES. CONDITION – GOT WEARS, DENTS, SPOTS, PAINT LOSS AND SCRATCHES. ITEMS ARE PRE – OWNED, ANTIQUE SHOPS FINDS, VINTAGE OR CONSIGNMENT ITEMS. PLEASE NOTE – EVEN DESCRIBED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION ITEMS ON CERTAIN AGE USUALLY HAVE SOME NATURAL AGING TRACES. I WILL DO MY BEST TO GIVE BUYERS EXCELLENT SERVICES. PLEASE ALLOW ME TO RESOLVE ANY PROBLEM YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO OPEN A ISSUE OR LEAVE FEEDBACK. FOR EXACT CALCULATION PLEASE CONTACT ME. Just one of inkFrog’s. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Posters, Prints & Pictures”. The seller is “lilyanat123″ and is located in this country: BG. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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We would like to present this nice. Hand painted icon, tempera on wood, framed with glass cover, made circa early of 20th century. The item have wears and scratches, damages on the frame. Size with frame – 16cm x 14cm / 6 x 6 inches. Size without frame – 9cm x 6cm / 4 x 2 inches. Every item is packed carefully and professional. Just one of inkFrog’s. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Icons”. The seller is “wontobay” and is located in this country: BG. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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WE ARE CONSTANTLY LISTING NEW ITEMS DAILY SO CHECK BACK WITH US TO SEE IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU LIKE, THANK YOU. We offer for sale today this interesting, genuine Orthodox icon, hand made tempera grounds and paints printed on paper, made approximately 1920’s – 40’s. Measures – 23 cm high x 17 cm width approximately 9 x 7 inches. Condition – have damages on the frame. We value our customers so that if you have a problem we are always here to offer help. If there is any problem I ask that you please contact me before any other action. We will try to work it out with you if at all possible. Please be fair, we cannot be responsible for everything but we can help every concern to be resolved friendly. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Posters, Prints & Pictures”. The seller is “21studiostore” and is located in this country: BG. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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