Darius I type Gold Daric: circa 485-450 B.C.

Greek Pre AD 1000: item #974870

This attractive Greek gold coin is a stater/daric that is of a type that was first minted by Darius I, who was a monarch of the Persian empire. The coin seen here dates circa 485-450 B.C., and was minted by the successors of Darius I, who were Xerxes and Artaxerxes I. This coin may have been minted by Xerxes in order to help finance his invasion of Greece, circa 480 B.C. This coin is 8.4 gms, and is in about extremely fine condition with mint lustre. The obverse shows the bearded Great King ... Click for details

Ancient Greek Boeotian large terracotta horse

Greek Pre AD 1000: item #972532
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A superb Boeotian black glazed terracotta horse with long slender body, short pointed ears and splayed legs. Choice grade, intact with no repairs.

Dating to circa 6th century BC.

Measures 12.8cm length.Ex-The Geddes collection.

Greek Corinthian Aryballos

Greek: Helenistic Pre AD 1000: item #969650
BD2567

One of the most perfect examples of the type we have ever seen anywhere! Ancient Greek Pottery Aryballos from Corinth, in a proto-Corinthian style, ca. 630 BC. Small, rounded jug with wide flat lip, loop handle; well painted abstract palmettes with incised detailing. Used to carry perfumes and oil - globular aryballoi such as this were used by Greek men, the elongated versions (called alabastrons) were used by women. 2-5/8"H x 2"W at widest, intact choice condition and a real sweet gem! ... Click for details

Dainty Greek Hellenistic Silver Spice Bowl

Greek: Helenistic Pre AD 1000: item #968845

This dainty piece is a Greek silver bowl that dates to the Hellenistic period, circa 4th-3rd century B.C. This piece is approximately 1.7 inches in diameter by .8 inches high. This piece is intact, and is in superb condition, save for some minute dimples that run around the piece. This piece has an exceptional dark gray patina, and there are minute root marks and scratches seen mostly on the outer surface. This piece has not been over cleaned and is in its superb "as found" condition. This ... Click for details

Mint Greek Attic Black Figured Warrior Kylix

Greek: Attic Pre AD 1000: item #968527

This mint quality piece is a Greek Attic kylix that dates circa 500-490 B.C. This flawless piece is a "black-figured" Attic ceramic, and is approximately 3.25 inches high, by 7.5 inches in diameter, and is 10 inches handle to handle. This piece is seen with battle scenes on both sides, and each side has the same four figures, repeated without variation: two men wearing high-crested Corinthian helmets standing behind their horses facing right, towards a white-skinned helmeted figure, probably A... Click for details

Large Greek Blackware Pottery Skyphos

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #967620
BD2550

Magna-Grecia Greek Skyphos, ca. 350 B.C., coming most likely from southern Italy -- chance this one is Attic, as evidenced by twin concentric circles at base, often found in Attic pottery. Undecorated blackware potttery wine cup with twin vertical handles and small foot. 4-1/8"H x 7-5/8" handlespan, repaired from several fragments with overpainting to some of the exterior to hide repairs. Still, a nice example for the money. ... Click for details

Cypriot Bi-Chrome Oinochoe

Greek: Minoan and Mycenaean Pre AD 1000: item #967047
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Lovely and large pottery pouring vessel from ancient Cyprus, Cypro-Archaic style, ca. 700 to 550 B.C. Decorated with rich, deep-red geometric patterns at midsection and neck, repeating net pattern on shoulder; yellow/tan base with long, thin strap handle, bulbous midsection and trefoil spout. 12"H x 9"D, recomposed from perhaps fifteen large fragments, but looks to be effectively complete - and very attractive!
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TERRACOTTA CORINTHIAN COTHON

Greek: Geometric Period Pre AD 1000: item #964687
X41

Terracotta Corinthian cothon from Greece. 6th century BC. In good condition. Diameter:15.5cm

GREEK TERRACOTTA SQUAT LEKYTHOS

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #964685
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Small squat lekythos with a painted fish (?). Greek from South Italy. 4th century BC. In acceptable condition with some repair and some missing part. H:47cm

COLLECTION OF 11 BRONZE SEALS FROM BACTRIANA

Greek: Helenistic Pre AD 1000: item #964673
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Collection of 11 bronze seals and broken bronze ring/seals, all with incised motifs like animals etc. Bactriana, Greek to Kushan period, 3rd century BC-4th century AD. In good condition, various dimensions.