Neolithic to Nebuchadnezzar.

The article discusses the collection of ancient Near Eastern, of Western Asiatic, art from the Neolithic period to 323 BC. The author discusses the wide variety of time periods and cultures of ancient Near Eastern art and suggests that some collectors avoid Near Eastern art due to large amounts of fakes and lack of authenticity. Other topics include the importance of antiquities provenance and the affordability of Near Eastern art compared to Classical antiquities.