Near-Eastern, Western Anatolia, Late Chalcolithic, ca. 2700 - 2400 BC. White marble head from a Kilia idol with a low, broad crest arch, small ears, and a simple, conical nose. 1-1/16"H (not including stand), in choice condition - much nicer than normally found; nice surface deposits. An interesting early idol often referred to as a “star gazer” figure, a type which was quite prolific throughout the later 4th/early 3rd millennium BC throughout Anatolia. ... Click for details
Another fine, early vessel from ancient Cyprus, dating to the Early Cypriot Phase, ca 1600 to 1200 BC. Small redware pottery cup incised with extensive geometric pattern, small suspension nob to one side 3-5/8"D x 2"H, intact, but surface worn on one side.
This piece is a Greek lidded vessel that dates to the Late Bronze Age period, circa 12th-11th century B.C. This piece is approximately 8.5 inches high by 7.5 inches in diameter, and is intact in mint condition. This piece has attractive spotty white calcite deposits with some root marking, and a light brown earthen over glaze. This piece is a light red terracotta, and the lid fits perfectly into place. This piece also has Mycenaean artistic style, as seen with the two looped handles, peaked ... Click for details
This extremely rare piece is a model that consists of five bronze figurines. These figurines are votive in nature, and are likely attributed to the Minoan/Mycenaean culture, and date circa LH III, 1400-1100 B.C. The five figurines are approximately 3.5, 3.4, 3.35, 2.0, and 1.75 inches high. The figurines all have a nice light to dark green patina, and there are spotty light brown deposits which are more prevalent on the inside surfaces of the figurines. The figurines are intact, save for the... 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
