Ancient Greek Crème Slip Pitcher from Tarentum (a Greek colony, part of Magna Graecia), ca. 420 B.C. Left unpainted, this terracotta pouring vessel has a trefoil lip and a long handle that flows from top of semi-round body to back of spout. 10"H, repaired base of neck, else generally excellent.
This piece is an extremely rare Greek iron sword that dates to the Hellenistic period, circa 4th century B.C. This piece is nearly intact, and is in remarkable condition given the fact that this weapon is not bronze, and is made of iron. The metal of this piece is compact and there is very little flaking, and it is in very stable and solid condition. There are very few ancient Greek iron weapons that have survived from antiquity that is in the superb condition seen here. This piece dates to ... Click for details
From the Hellenistic period, ca. 3rd / 2nd Century B.C. Depicted under-lifesized, the head turned slightly to her right; her indistinctive, youthful features include softly arching brows, lidded almond-shaped eyes, rounded cheeks and pointed chin, her lips curved into a subtle smile. Custom mount. Head itself measures 4-1/2"H.
Beautiful White Ground Lekythos from the Tymbos Group or workshop. This Greek Attic lekythos has a round base, cylindrical body and tapering towards the foot. The tall narrow neck which broadens out into a thick wide rim and a strap handle, shoulder reserved with rays at the base of the neck. The body is decorated with brown figure of a man approaching a funerary stele, painted on a white background. White ground lekythoi were made almost solely for the cult of the dead, as their non-permanent... Click for details
Ancient Greco-Roman Figure, ca. 3rd-2nd century B.C. Hollow terracotta pottery figure of a Eros, Greek god of love. He is shown nude save a cloak worn over his shoulders, resting against a rock outcropping, right hand to his waist, left shown holding the cloak open to expose himself. 4-1/2"H, intact/generally excellent with minor chipping.
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Ancient Greek Bronze Lidded Cosmetic Vessel, Thracian, 1st millennium B.C., Macedonia. Body and lid each embossed with series of repeating lotus-blossom designs. 2-3/8"H x 2-5/8"D, intact/excellent condition. Rare to find together in such fine condition
Very rare size, almost a miniature! Ancient Greek Lekanis, ca. 350 B.C., from the ancient Greek colony of Apulia in southern Italy. Terracotta lidded pottery vessel with footed base, dome-shaped lid and knob handle. Lid painted in red-figure style with series of four repeating palmettes. The Lekanis was used in antiquity to store soaps and scented perfumes. Just 3-1/4"H x 4-1/2"W (including handles), intact/excellent condition with overall surface encrustation and minor rim chip. ... Click for details
From ancient Greece, Corinth, ca. 575-550 B.C. Large Corinthian oinochoe (wine jug) with high swung handle attached to a trefoil mouth. The decor on body, on two levels - first with an animal frieze (lions, goats and swans). Along top frieze two sphinx are represented face-to-face flanked by two lions and swans, facing each other in heraldic fashion. What's particularly unique about this Oinochoe is that it has the rare feature of presenting two registers of animal friezes (the most common dep... Click for details
Terracotta kotile decorated with geometrical motifs. Greece, Corinthian manufacture, 6th century BC. In good condition, One handle missing. H:6cm Diameter:8.5cm
