The Art and Antique Dealers League of America

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

11/15/2011
ANCIENT NEO-ASSYRIAN ROYAL ARMOR

HIXENBAUGH ANCIENT ART

UNVEILS RARE AND IMPORTANT

ANCIENT NEO-ASSYRIAN ROYAL ARMOR

NEW YORK, November 15, 2011 – Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Ltd announces the exhibition of two rare and important Neo-Assyrian military artifacts dating to the 9th century BC: a bronze quiver inscribed with the name of King Shalmaneser III, ca. 859-824 BC, and a unique bimetallic helmet. These rare objects are among the few surviving examples of the military technology of what is considered to be the first substantial military power in history.

Antiquities of this rarity and quality are highly sought after by both museums and private collectors, not only for their beauty and historical significance but also for their investment value. "Archaeological objects of this importance have become increasingly difficult to obtain," said gallery director Randall Hixenbaugh. "In light of recent events in the region, it is vital that ancient Near Eastern antiquities on the market not only have clear provenance but also have been previously published, as is the case with both of these objects."

These Neo-Assyrian pieces along with hundreds of other examples of fine quality Greek, Roman, and Egyptian art are on display at Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Ltd, 320 East 81st Street, New York, Tuesday through Saturday 11 to 6, and by appointment.

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