A rare Campanian, Osci culture terracotta votive head with two opposing faces. A mythological ancient representation similar to the later Roman Janus head, one face looking forward into future the other into the past. A very rare terracotta with nice facial detail, mounted on a custom made display stand with brass plaque.
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this outstanding Greek Apulian Skyphos. This ancient skyphos remains completely intact and without restoration. The piece is in excellent condition with intact handles and detailed design. The design features the owl between olive leaves, which is a representation of the goddess Athena. The piece measures 3" in height and 5 5/8" from handle to handle. A tremendous display piece. Greek, 4th Century B.C. Provenance provided to purchaser.
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this outstanding Greek kylix with original pigment and intact handles. This piece features a grapevine design around the perimiter with the highlight being the artisan signature on the bottom of the p;iece. 2 5/8" tall by 7 5/8" across the handles. Greek, 4th Century B.C. Provenance provided to purchaser.
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this outstanding Greek Apulian Kantharos. The piece remains completely intact with beautiful high arching handles on the sides. The kantharos features a detailed figure of Eros on one side with a lady of fashion on the reverse. 17.5 cm in height. Greek, 4th Century B.C. Provenance provided to purchaser.
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this guttus, which features the standard low rounded body with flat top. The top of the Guttos features a splendid depiction of a winged Eros in excellent detail. The spout and handle are both very nicely formed and the piece remains completely intact. The piece measures 13cm in height and 11.5 cm in diamter. Ex-Swiss private collection.
Ca. 350 BC, Magna Graecia. Large cream-buffware terracotta, round-bodied vessel having two opposing, squared handles rising from the curved shoulder with two small, fingered lugs interspersed. Tapered neck with flanged rim and overall painted decoration of foliage bands at center with linear and wavy line bands and rim painted with seven fronds. 10"H x 10-3/4"W. Intact with only very minor paint wear on rim and handles.
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This attractive Greek blackware plate dates circa 4th century B.C., is approximately 7.5 inches in diameter, and is 1.5 inches high. This piece also has an exceptional patina with a heavy multi-iridescent lustre. The patina seen on this piece is much better than most examples, and in addition, this piece has very attractive heavy minute root marking, which augments the mint surfaces of this exceptional piece. There are also nice spotty white calcite deposits and some minute glaze cracking, wh... Click for details
From ancient Greece, Apulian region, Xenon style, ca. 350 B.C. Classic blackware wire pouring vessel with pinkish-red pigment applied after firing. Decoration features two swans on front, rays on neck, and trailing vines encircling. Trefoil spout allowed liquid to be poured in any of three ways at table. Small, footed base. 5-1/2"H, intact/in generally excellent condition. A beautiful wedding or anniversary gift. ... Click for details
Simple & graceful! Ancient Greek Skyphos, from South Italy, Apulian region, ca. 4th century B.C. Large, black-glazed pottery vessel with a contoured shape. Beautiful silvery iridescence. Bulls-eye marking on base. 5"H x 7-3/8"D, one handle repaired, else choice.
Ancient Italian ceramic vessel with cylindrical construction with a narrow neck and flaring rim, high foot and two high arching handles. Reddish clay with black gloss, with washed red decoration covering. Greek key decoration encircles the vessel with two horizontal lines on one side and three on the obverse. Has minor calcium deposits. Dates to the 4th century BC and measures 2.75 inches in diameter.
