This beautiful piece is a Greek Apulian pyxis that dates circa 320-310 B.C. This exceptional piece is approximately 11.6 inches high, and is an extremely large example for the type. This piece has also been attributed to the White-sakkos Painter, who was one of the better Apulian painters in the late 4th century B.C. This piece is also in mint condition, and there are very few large scale examples of this type of vessel that are of this remarkable mint condition and quality. There are no str... Click for details
South Italic, from Greek colony of Apulia, region, ca. 325 BC. Terracotta footed salt dish with typical black glaze and wonderful incised / ribbed detailing around the outer edge. 2-1/2"D x 1-1/2"H, intact/generally excellent, save surface wear, as shown.
Ancient Greek, South Italy, Apulia, ca.330 - 320 BC. Black glazed pottery Epichysis / Prochous decorated with ivy wreath on body and rays on shoulder, Lion head at base of handle (lion missing on other). Originally used for pouring oil or wine with a slender spout and elegant handle. Just under 7"H, spout re-attached and one lion head missing, else very good. ... Click for details
Rare form! Greek, southern Italy, Gnathian, Ca 4th century BC. Terracotta bottle-shaped vessel with ovoid body with broad shoulder with twin handles, then tapering into high flaring neck; black-glazed, body incised with vertical bands. Just under 5"H, rim broken/re-glued with section missing, neck repaired, plus overall glaze wear (can be restored to original condition - email for details). Not perfect, but very rare size and form. ... Click for details
Ca. 350 B.C., from the ancient Greek colony of Apulia, in southern Italy. Terracotta lidded pottery vessel with footed base, dome-shaped lid and knob handle. Lid painted in red-figure style with series of two Lady of Fashion in profile and two palmette panels. The Lekanis was used in antiquity to store soaps and scented perfumes. 3"H x 5-3/8"W handlespan, lid repaired, base pigment worn, as shown. ... Click for details
From ancient Greece, South Italic, Ca. 325 BC. Terracotta double handled footed vessel with black glaze and decorative red band around the base. 8"W handlespan x 1-7/8"H, intact/excellent condition.
This mint quality vessel is a black glazed oinochoe that dates circa mid to late 4th century B.C. This piece is approximately 5.7 inches high, and has a beautiful lustrous deep black glaze. This piece is also larger than most examples, and is one of the best quality examples that have recently been on the market, as this piece is flawless with no restoration/repair, and the black glaze has an even deep black color. This graceful piece is likely Campanian culture, although it resembles the ear... Click for details
This beautiful and vibrant piece is a Greek Apulian lidded mug that dates circa 330 B.C. This piece has been attributed to the Menzies painter, and is approximately 7.5 inches high with the lid. This beautiful piece is also known as a kothon, and this type of vessel normally has a knobbed lid and extended neck, as seen with the piece offered here. This piece is mint quality, with no repair/restoration, and has very vibrant white, yellow, red, and black colors. This piece has a rounded knobbe... Click for details
Manga Graecia, Ca 4th century BC, from eastern Italy. Attractively decorated pottery olpe, bulbous-bodied, flat, wide rimmed mouth and high, wide strap handle. Pinkish ground with a painted red-brown band and black rim. Though produced in Magna-Graecia, the vase is painted in native italic style. 6-1/4"H x 6"W, intact/generally excellent condition, save probe hole, minor chipping and surface encrustation, as shown. ... Click for details
Greek, southern Italy, colony of Apulia, Ca 325 BC. Squat pottery jar used to hold precious oils, decorated with single Lady of Fashion portrait. 3-1/8" H, intact, but overall surface encrustation, paint loss and a few flakes.
Provenance: Ex-private FL Collection. ... Click for details