Near-Choice Cypriot Bulls-Eye Jug

Greek: Geometric Period Pre AD 1000: item #1006035
AGL06

A very nice size for this type of vessel! Medium-sized pottery pouring jug from ancient Cyprus, from the Cypro-Geometric Period, ca 1050 to 750 BC. Buff terracotta vessel decorated with 3 black bulls-eyes and painted bands around the extended neck, rim and around handle. 9"H, intact/near-choice, save minor rim chipping and surface pitting.
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Archaic Cypriot Black-on-Red Globular jar

Greek: Geometric Period Pre AD 1000: item #1006032
AGL05

Very interesting form from ancient Cyprus, dating between the Cypro-Archaic to Cypro-Geometric Periods, ca 1600 to 750 BC. Globular jug decorated with black geometric and wave patterns over red base. 5"H, intact/in good condition with wear to pigment, as shown.

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Cypriot White Slip Jug - Rare Decoration

Greek: Geometric Period Pre AD 1000: item #1006019
AGL04

From ancient Cyprus, Cypro-Geometric Period, ca 1050-750 BC. White-painted pouring vessel of medium size, decorated on the exterior with four leaf designs in alternating black and red, black band down handle and around rim. 5-1/2"H, re-glued handle, else intact/in good to excellent condition.

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Archaic Greek Terracotta Goddess

Greek: Geometric Period Pre AD 1000: item #1005736
ALS

Simple yet quite striking! From ancient Greece, most likely of Boeotian origin, Ca 7th to 6th century BC. Standing pottery goddess in very 2-dimensional form, she stands with small rounded arms outstretched, flaring gown and wearing 6-pointed crown, with very angular face and wearing large round earrings. 9" H and appearing intact and choice, but repair at neck.
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Greek Cypriot Black on Red Jar, Ex-Charles Ede

Greek: Geometric Period Pre AD 1000: item #996818
ALS

Quite lovely pottery pouring vessel from ancient Cyprus, ca. 750 to 600 BC. With pinched spout, rounded handle covered in redware with black and white added pigment in geometric and abstract designs. Decoration on reverse to each side of handle looks similar to a pair of wings. 5-7/8"H, intact/generally excellent with paint a bit darkened from age and minor rim chipping, as shown.
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Ancient Greek Geometric period bronze horse

Greek: Geometric Period Pre AD 1000: item #984436
b102

A beautiful Greek geometric period bronze horse. Nice natural form with features clearly defined, lovely mottled dark and light green patina.

Dating to circa 8th century BC.

Measures 6.7cm length.

Ex-Private USA collection, Ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York.

TERRACOTTA CORINTHIAN KOTILE FROM GREECE

Greek: Geometric Period Pre AD 1000: item #977588
R17

Terracotta kotile decorated with geometrical motifs. Greece, Corinthian manufacture, 6th century BC. In good condition, One handle repaired. H:6cm Diameter:8.5cm

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

Ancient Italic geometric bronze double-headed animal

Greek: Geometric Period Pre AD 1000: item #962266
a947

A rare Italic geometric period bronze amulet of a two headed mythological creature or animal, perforated vertically for suspension.

Dating to the geometric period circa 8th-7th century BC, Southern Italy.

Measures 3.8cm length / 6cm height on stand.

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Impressive Greek Geometric Bronze Bead Necklace

Greek: Geometric Period Pre AD 1000: item #958827

This impressive piece is a Greek bronze bead necklace, and this necklace is comprised of solid cast bronze beads that date to the Geometric period circa 750-700 B.C. This necklace is made from 13 beads which together measure approximately 17.75 inches end-to-end. All of the bronze beads are conical in design, and seven of the larger beads have a raised terminal end. The largest central bead has double-raised ridge terminal ends, and this bead is approximately 2.75 inches long. The other six ... Click for details