Ancient Resource: Authentic Ancient Hittite Artifacts For Sale

Hittite artifacts are quite rare, and prized on the collector market. Every single item I offer for sale here has been painstakingly authenticated and the legal origin of their source determined. These come from old private collections, museum deaccessions, and auctions with proven legal ownership outside their country of origin prior to 1970 and the UNESCO treaty. Enjoy!

Hittite, c. 1500 - 1000 BC. An extremely well-detailed terracotta bust of Astarte, originally part of a larger figure, with bird-like features, large circular eyes, and long braided hair with coif at the back of the head, hands on her breasts. The figure possesses a multistrand broad collar and dotted and chevron-shaped designs overall. The surfaces are well-preserved but showing signs of a fire in antiquity. Measures 3 1/2" x 1 5/8". Light mineral deposits. Ex P. Vigil estate collection, New Mexico, primarily acquired from Argosy Art & Artifacts between 3/4/1985 and 5/9/1986. #PV023: $550

Hittite, c. 1500 - 1000 BC. An extremely well-detailed terracotta bust of Astarte, originally part of a larger figure, with bird-like features, large circular eyes, and long braided hair with coif at the back of the head. The figure possesses a multistrand broad collar and the top of her hands are visible below the color. 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 in (6.4 x 4.8 cm). Light mineral deposits. Ex UK private collection. #AP2598: $499 SOLD

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Ancient Hittite bronze stamp-seal, c. 1700-1500 BC. Fantastic tri-lobed design with etched floral design of swirls and dots on base. The shaft of the piece has multiple etched-ring "grips" and the elongated top is holed-through for wearing. This was a personal seal, or signet (as in "signature") so it makes sense that the owner would keep it close to the heart. Nice olive-green patina with some original earthen encrustation. Measures 28 mm (1 1/8") tall. ref: Van der Osten, Collection Hans Von Aulock, p. 138, 86-88 for similar type. A great piece!. #6051x2: $299 SOLD Incredible and large Hittite terracotta chariot, late 3rd Millennium BC, with loops at the front for attachment to model horses. 4 1/2" (11.4 cm) tall. Missing the wheels and axle which would have been made of wood in antiquity, long since turned to dust. Repaired at center but a rare and interesting piece! Ex Los Angeles private collection. #0611175: $699 SOLD Hittite terracotta "serpent" head, Anatolia, c. 1400–1200 BC. Has two eyes, each with green ceramic inlay, now somewhat faded. Original part of a larger composition and a very interesting piece! H: 2 3/4" (6.9 cm). Mounted on base. Ex Northern California museum deaccession. #0910155: $425 SOLD Hittite, c. 1200 - 1000 BC. Terracotta head of Astarte. In great style, with pointed headdress and large eyes, the facial features bird-like and extremely well executed. H: 2" (5.2cm). Mounted on an antique circular metal base. Ex Wiltshire, UK private collection: From the estate of Amold Walter Lawrence, 1900-1991, younger brother of TE Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"). Historian who participated in, among others, the excavation of UR. Collected prior to WWII. #AP2137: $399 SOLD Hittite, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. Fine terracotta head of Astarte, wearing a tall headdress, her eye large and circular, three holes through either side of the head for the attachment of hair in some other substance such as cord or straw. Traces of the fingerprints of the ancient maker still visible on the edges! H: 1 4/5 in (4.6cm). Old metal base. Ex Wiltshire, UK private collection: From the estate of Amold Walter Lawrence, 1900-1991, younger brother of TE Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"). Historian who participated in, among others, the excavation of UR. Collected prior to WWII. #AP2154: $399 SOLD Hittite, c. 2000 - 1500 BC. Great Syrio-Hittite terracotta figure of a man, with beard! Nicely detailed with expressive features. H: 55 mm (2 3/16"). Missing the hands and legs, but still an attractive little piece. ex-Philadelphia, PA collection. #AP2114: $199 SOLD Hittite, c. 2000 - 1500 BC. Great Hittite terracotta head of Astarte. With large angular nose, huge round eyes and a pointed headdress. H: 2 in (5.2cm). Mounted on antique base. Ex-old West Sussex, UK private collection. #AP2144: $250 SOLD Hittite, c. 1st Millennium BC. A charming terracotta bull whistle! Depicted with long horns, wide, open mouth and incised eyes and nostrils. The back of the animal forming the mouth of the whistle. H: 2 1/2" (6.5cm), L: 2 7/8" (7.4cm). Repaired from 2 pieces. Great stylyzed form! It is a charming little piece. Ex New Jersey private antiquities collection. #AP2136: $399 SOLD Hittite, c. 1200 - 1000 BC. Nice Syro-Hittite terracotta Astarte figurine. The columnar body with flared base, the features bird-like with wide, circular eyes, prominent nose, tall pointed headdress, beaded collar; hands on breasts. H: 4 5/8" (11.5cm). Dark brown encrustation and mineral deposits. Ex collection of Prof. Alan Pasch, Maryland. #AP2471: $525 SOLD Hittite, c. 1200 - 800 BC. Cute Syro-Hittite terracotta bull figurine. With detailed head - large eyes and curled horns, the body stocky with tapered legs. 3 x 2 in (7.6 x 5 cm). Light deposits and a nice example! Ex Seattle, WA private collection. #AP2452: $325 SOLD ex-Museum Deaccession! Hittite, c. 1000 - 800 BC. A rare and heavy Neo-Hittite serpentine stamp seal depicting quadrupeds. The handle square and thick and the base circular and depicts a pair of quadrupeds with a frond between them; uncertain symbols around and all within an incised circular frame. Quite large at 24 x 22 mm. An interesting piece! Ex California Museum of Ancient Art de-accession (acc. # SS4605). Very large, and quite rare! #AP2512: $350 SOLD	Syrio-Hittite, c. 2100 - 1800 BC A fantastic Syrio-Hittite terracotta idol. Wide expressive eyes, wearing a hat or cap, with two well-executed arms on stomach, each with 5 detailed fingers. Minor restoration at the waist - hardly noticeable. Stands 142 mm (5 1/2") tall. A masterpiece! #271045: $599 SOLD Hittite, c. 1180 - 700 BC. Very large and attractive Syro-Hittite ceramic 'Astarte' figure. Flat-backed and depicting a female wearing a low headdress and several collars, her hands over her breasts. Her facial features are nicely rendered with large eyes, a large, thin-bridged nose and pursed lips, her hair stylized into a knob at back with incised detail. Huge 9 1/4" (23.5 cm). Intact, earthen deposits throughout. Ex Dr. Galen Hansen collection, San Diego. Much nicer than photo! #AP2014: $799 SOLD Hittite bronze votive figure. Anatolia, c. 1500 - 1000 BC. Extraordinary and rare piece, with wide head and large ears and eyes, node pointed. The legs are together and extending into the mounting tang, arms at side with hands forward. H: 3 1/4" (8.3 cm). Some minor losses to hands but nicely patinated. Ex old New Jersey private collection. #0609111: $450 SOLD Hittite, c. 2000 - 1500 BC. Excellent Syro-Hittite two-wheel model chariot. The tall back is topped with open-work arches, the front with attachment point for the harness gear, the rider would stand in the middle. 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" (88 x 58 mm). Wheels re-set on modern metal rod. Back repaired in one place, otherwise intact! An attractive example with light deposits. ex-Ancient World Art, 1991; Philadelphia, PA collection. #AP2110: $750 SOLD Hittite, c. 2000 - 1500 BC. Small Syro-Hittite two-wheel model chariot. The tall back is topped with open-work arches, the front with attachment point for the harness gear, the rider would stand in the middle. Holes below where the wheels' axle would have been mounted. Repaired from 2 pieces. Traces of black painted details still visible. H: 57 mm (2 3/8"). ex-Philadelphia, PA collection. #AP2113: $199 SOLD Hittite terracotta head, Anatolia, c. 1400–1200 BC. Has two large eyes, disk-shaped form with narrow 'neck', with stylized human features on the front of the disk, applied as a well as impressed design. Originally part of a large vessel and quite interesting! Mounted on base. Stands 2 3/4" (73 mm) tall. Ex E. J. Gold collection; Ex J. L. Malter auctions; Northern California museum deaccession. Terrible photo. #A131721: $375 SOLD Hittite, c. 1000 - 600 BC. A cute terracotta figure of a horse. With wide flat body with central ridge, peg feet and pinched tail, the head is simply modeled with erect ears. H: 3 1/2" (8.6cm), L: 4 1/2" (11.6cm). Earthen deposits. Ex New Jersey private antiquities collection. #AP2145: $325 SOLD Hittite, c. 3rd Millennium BC. Great large black-green serpentine cylinder seal. Engraved with an extremely enigmatic scene depicting Figures? or animals? Nice stone, light deposits. L 3.11cm (1 3/16”). Very interesting! Ex California Museum of Ancient Art De-Accession (Inv. #CS4802), acquired in 1989. Comes with museum-quality rollout. Rare! #AP2214: $475 SOLD Hittite, c. 1500 - 1000 BC. Cute little Syro-Hittite terracotta goat figurine. Hand-modeled and very cute! L: 1 1/2" (3.7 cm). Well-preserved with light deposits. Ex London, UK private collection acquired in the 1970's-80's. #AP2470: $150 SOLD Hittite, Anatolia, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. Nice terracotta head of an animal, from a large pottery vessel. The head disk-shaped with applied circular eyes, alert ears and central ridge stamped with a solar device. Measures 2 1/4" x 2 1/8" x 1 7/8" (5.7 x 5.4 x 4.8 cm). Light mineral deposits. Mounted on a lucite base. Ex-J. Rilling private collection, Orange County, CA. Nice! #AP2278: $350 SOLD	Ancient Hittite, c. 3rd - 2nd millennium BC. Interesting terracotta votive stele. Depicts a male deity standing to right on a platform between two stylized trees or altar, mount hole at the bottom. H: 4 3/4" (12.1 cm). Some losses to top and base. Very interesting! Ex Orange County, CA private collection. #A11230-1: $350 SOLD Fantastic and huge Syrio-Hittite votive sculpture of the goddess Astarte. Northern Syria, c. 2100-1600 BC. The figure is quite tall, with bird-like features, low headdress and double collar, both hand held to the sides of her chest. Repaired at neck and midsection, otherwise a handsome example with good old provenance. 7/8" (22.5 cm) tall! Ex Cecil Best collection, London (1882-1973). #0211183: $725 SOLD Hittite, c. 2000 - 1500 BC. Nice Syrio-Hittite terracotta Astarte idol. Depicted with columnar body and short arms, wearing a low, domed headdress and wide collar and necklace. The facial features are bird-like with wide, flat eyes and large, angular nose. H: 6" (152 mm). A nice example, repaired at knees, earthen and mineral deposits throughout. Ex Midwest USA private collection. #AH2073: $525 SOLD Hittite, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. A cute terracotta figure of a horse. Of simple form with wide flat body, tapered legs and implied tail, the ears are vertical and alert. L: 4 1/4" (10.9cm). Nice light reddish color, mineral deposits throughout. Traces of the fingerprints of the maker still visible in areas. Ex New Jersey private collection. #AP2135: $399 SOLD Hittite, c. 2000 - 1500 BC. Nice Syrio-Hittite terracotta head from an Asharte idol. H: 33 mm (1 5/16"). ex-old Philadelphia, PA collection. #AP2115: $125 SOLD Hittite, c. 2000 - 1500 BC. Nice Syrio-Hittite terracotta Asharte idol. With columnar body and both hands on breast, the facial features are bird-like with wide circular eyes and large angular nose. The figure wears a tall headdress decorated with two wide disks and a thick double collar. H: 6 7/8" (17.5 cm). Incredible detail! Repaired at waist. Ex Los Angeles collection; Ex Jerusalem, Israel Gallery. #AP2123: $650 SOLD Hittite, c. 1500 - 1000 BC. Cute little Syro-Hittite terracotta bull figurine. Hand-modeled and very cute! L: 1 1/4" (3 cm). Well-preserved with light deposits. Ex London, UK private collection acquired in the 1970's-80's. #AP2469: $150 SOLD Hittite, c. 1200 - 1000 BC. Great Syro-Hittite terracotta double-headed Astarte figurine. Both heads sharing the thick, columnar body and with shorts arms, each hand on the chest. The facial features are stylized with exaggerated noses and ears, one head wearing a collar and the fact it is slightly smaller and lower than the other indicates this probably a couple, a man and a woman. H: 3" (7.6 cm). Light surface deposits and mounted on old wood base (entire piece stands 4 1/4” (10.8 cm). Ex Christies, Dec. 13, 1980, Lot 5. #AP2468: $550 SOLD ex-Museum Deaccession! Hittite, c. mid-2nd Millennium BC. Large black steatite spout in the form of a lion's foreparts. With nicely incised detail and decorative dot-in-circular motif on the bottom. On the bottom side is a hole drilled through the corner, perhaps for the suspension of another object. Some surface wear from use and deposits within the recesses. Ex-East Coast private collection; ex-California Museum of Ancient Art, de-accession. #AP2242: $650 SOLD Hittite terracotta head, Anatolia, c. 1400–1200 BC. Has two large eyes, disk-shaped form with narrow 'neck', with stylized human features on the front of the disk, applied as a well as impressed design, one triangular black inlay remains on one of the eyes. Originally part of a large vessel and quite interesting! Mounted on base. Stands 2 3/4" (70 mm) tall. Ex E. J. Gold collection; Ex J. L. Malter auctions; Northern California museum deaccession. #A131722: $350 SOLD