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! ... Click for details
This elegant shaped stirrup vessel is of a type often associated with ancient Mycenae on the Greek mainland. As there was thriving trade during the Late Bronze Age between the various cultures of the eastern Mediterranean, it is very possible that the jar originated there and traveled to ancient Palestine filled with precious oil or wine.
MYCENAEAN POTTERY STIRRUP JAR - PERFUME VESSEL.... Click for details
These massive Greek/Mycenaean bronze armlets date circa 1400-1100 B.C. and are extremely rare. Each of these striking armlets were cast as one piece, and are very heavy. These pieces were very valuable in antiquity, as a great deal of bronze went into these pieces, and only a wealthy individual and/or noble wore these pieces as a mark of rank and prestige. These pieces are approximately 3.6 inches in diameter by 2.6 inches high, and were likely worn by a very powerful male individual on the u... Click for details
This attractive piece is a Greek terracotta amphora that dates circa 1100-700 B.C., and is Sub-Mycenaean (Iron Age I & II). This light red terracotta is intact and has nice heavy white calcite deposits seen within the vessel. There are also spotty white calcite deposits seen on the outside surface and the inner surface has traces of root marking. This piece was probably used a table ware vessel and is approximately 4.6 inches high. A nice intact vessel with good eye appeal. Ex: Private New ... Click for details
Beautifully painted & decorated Mycenaean four-handled Storage Jar, brown on cream with scale-pattern on shoulder, three concentric lines beneath. Minor repair to rim and firing chip on shoulder otherwise in excellent condition with vivid color, 15 inches high