From the Age of the Patriarchs. Splendid Middle Bronze Age II, Bronze Figure of a god, Canaanite, 2nd millenium BCE. Strong facial features with deep set eyes and long beard. Depicted in the nude with pronounced nipples, arms raised forward and small rounded feet. 3 3/4" high. In excellent condition. For example see Canaanite Gods in Metal: An Archaeological Study of Ancient Syro-Palestinian Figures, by Ora Negbi, Institute of Technogology, Tel Aviv University, 1976.
Iron Age II, Kingdom of Judah, Bronze Dagger, Israel 8th - 6th Century BCE. Bronze dagger is 11" long with contemporary lucite handle and in custom olive wood case. Ex: Arieh Klein collection, Jerusalem.
Luristan Bronze Cosmetic Bottle and Applicator, ca. 1st Millennium BCE. Found in Israel. Motif of Serpant on bottle with a ram or goat figure on top of applicator. Nice brown patina due to age. 7 1/2" from base to tip of applicator. In excellent condition.
Biblical Bronze Swords from the Holy Land. #1 Canaanite, Middle Bronze Age, Time of the Patriarchs ca. 2150 - 1550 BCE, 16 1/4" L. #2 Late Bronze Age, Time of Moses ca. 1550 - 1200 BCE, 18" L. #3 Iron Age II, Time of King David ca. 930 - 556 BCE, 15 3/4"L. All on custom stand and in excellent condition.
