A superb intact, one handle rejoined, Attic Black-Glazed pottery Kylix with extensive root deposits. Attic pottery surpassed that of all other centres,
both in its craftsmanship and in the quality of its brilliant
orange-red clay. Whilst Athens is most famous for its
decorated ware, both black-figure and red-figure, its
potters also produced many undecorated pieces with a
black glaze. That glaze is usually shiny with a metal... Click for details
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this splendid Greek Apulian plate. The plate remains in excellent condition and features a beautifully detailed swan in the center. This is a lovely display that measures 6 inches in diameter. Greek, 4th Century B.C.
This extremely rare Greek Attic piece is a blackware glazed pyxis that dates circa 5th-4th century B.C. This piece is intact, with no apparent repair/restoration, and has some heavy white calcite deposits that are seen in various sections of the vessel. This piece also has decorative white concentric circles that are seen on the top lid. This piece is approximately 4.8 inches high by 5.6 inches in diameter, and has some glaze loss, seen mostly on the top lid of the vessel. This top lid is ac... Click for details
Presented here is a simply magnificent large and detailed Greek red-figure fish plate. The plate is created with a pedestal base and has a wide body with wave design surrounding the circumference. The base of the pedestal is surrounded with a black banded design. In addition to the beautiful form of this piece the highlight is the incredible detailed depiction of three fish surrounding the top of the plate with a floral in the center. The colors and design are immaculate! The plate has been... Click for details
A superb grade ancient Greek silver drachm of Ariarthes 5th, set in modern 18ct gold as a pendant. Four .02 point genuine diamonds set into surround. A truly magnificent pendant bringing ancient history into modern fashion. Designed and crafter by a master jeweller.
Coin dating to circa 163-130 BC / Cappadocian kingdom.
Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm, Atica, Athens, ca. 449-430 B.C. Obverse shows head of Athena facing right, wearing earring, necklace and crested Attic helmet adorned with olive leaves and spiral palmette; reverse shows owl standing three-quarters right, head facing, olive spray and crescent moon behind, AQE to right, all within a shallow incuse square. Star Xxiii, 11. 20.5mm, 17.2g silver. Custom-set in 14K gold flexible bezel (chain not included). A lovely and important ancient coin! ... Click for details
Here you find a little gem of antiquity. A miniature ancient Greek oil lamp from circa the 2nd century B.C. Made of gray clay and was most likely a votive. It has a lovely head applique adorning the front (perhaps the image of Silenus or a theater mask).The lug style handles are characteristic of Hellenistic oil lamps. In good condition said for missing handle. Measure 2 inches in length.
This cute Greek Attic red-figured ceramic is a skyphos, and dates circa 400-350 B.C. This piece is approximately 3.25 inches high, by 4 inches in diameter, by 6.75 inches wide that is handle to handle. This intact piece is 100% original, and there is no apparent repair or over painting, although there are some minute stress cracks. This piece is a much better example than what is normally seen, as the colors are very vibrant, and in addition, there is incised line design within the olive spri... Click for details
A very fine ancient Greek pottery oinochoe (pouring vessel) manufactured in Athens ca. 520-500 BC. Decorated in black-figure technique with added white pigment with a single panel depicting the seated Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility offering a situla of his favorite beverage to an also seated Ariadne, one of the daughters of King Minos of Crete and his wife for eternity. 8-1/16"H x ~4-1/2"D, intact and excellent, save one small chip to rim of trefoil spout.
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