GREEK TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP

Greek: Attic Pre AD 1000: item #977580
R23

Greek terracotta oil lamp from Sicily. 5th century BC. In excellent condition, heavily encrustated. Max length:10cm.

Ancient Attic Bell-Krater by the Jena Painter ca.400 BC

Greek: Attic Pre AD 1000: item #976953
GD-472

Here you find a beautiful red-figure Attic Bell-Krater dating to circa 400 BC. On one side we see a Maenad holding a Kantharos while standing in between two satyrs, the left one dancing and the right one leans against an ancient Greek column. Above the figures we see grape bunches and most of the detail in white paint. On the reverse we see two draped youths standing in place between a stele. Below the lip of the Bell Krater we see a band of laurel leaves and below the figures a meander symb... Click for details

Greek Sicilian Red-Figure Lebes Gamikos, circa 340 BC

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #976919
GD-471

A superb red-figure Lebes Gamikos and Cover, featuring the characteristic high vertical handles of elegant form. There is a small lid in the centre with a tall, waisted, central knob and pedestal foot. One side painted with a draped women holding a pillow in one hand and a palm branch in the other. The other side has a Satyr holding a situla in one hand and a similar palm branch in the other. Palmettes and scrolls in the handle zones. Dates to circa 340 B.C. Lebes Gamikoi , first appeared in t... Click for details

Superb Greek Apulian Kylix

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #976864
BD2601

Although admittedly I do not recognize the subject of this incredible vessel, I am still able to marvel at its beauty! Large ancient Greek pottery kylix, from Apulia, ca 350 B.C. Incredible glossy surface and a design that looks like small snakes (or sea creatures) slithering aside a figure "8" design; low foot and twin looping handles. What really sets this apart is the glaze - simply beautiful! 11-1/2"W handlespan x 2-5/8"H, appears intact but area of repair to section of one handle and rim... Click for details

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

Greek Xenon Ware Miniature Olpe

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #974837
BD2587

Circa 325 BC, made in Apulia, southeastern Italy. Thin-walled miniature olpe with deep tapered form, rolled rim and single handle. Decorated with a laurel wreath bordered above and below by a single band with vertical rays pointing toward neck. Xenon pottery was a school of regional pottery in Apulia. Unique in style, these vases strayed from normal conventions in Greek vase-painting in that the vessels would be almost completely covered in a thick black slip and then the decorations would be a... Click for details

Greek Apulian Lekanis - Lady of Fashion

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #974836
BD2586

Very rare size, almost a miniature! Ancient Greek Lekanis, ca. 350 BC, from the ancient Greek colony of Apulia in southern Italy. Terracotta pottery in an elegant form, with footed base, dome-shaped lid and knob handle. Lid is painted in red-figure style with portraits of two "ladies of fashion," each shown wearing earrings, Saccos (hair-net) and radiate stephane. Palmettes border the portraits on either side. The Lekanis was used in antiquity to store soaps and scented perfumes. Just 3-1/... Click for details

Greek Apulian Skyphos - Saint Valentin Style

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #974835
BD2585

Manufactured in the Greek colony of Apulia in southeastern Italy in the Xenon style, ca 340 to 325 B.C. Beautiful blackware skyphos (wine cup) with slightly-everted rim and two horizontal looped handles upon a short rounded base. Decorated with band of meandering ivy / florals, then with a top band featuring Greek key design. Surface is shiny like glass with a fabulous silvery iridescence. 4"H x 7-1/2"W (including handles), intact/excellent condition, save one inner rim chip, as shown. Rare to ... Click for details

Ancient Greek Boeotian large terracotta horse

Greek Pre AD 1000: item #972532
a975

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