Greek Gnathian Skyphos Grape Vine Pattern

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #1011096
BD2732

Magna Graecia / Apulia, Gnathia. ca. 350 B.C. Squat body skyphos with wide foot and upturned handles; painted around body of cup is a pattern of repeating grapevines and a border of white tongues; on reverse three small white and yellow flowers between two borders of heart designs in white. 5-1/2"W to handles x 2-1/4"H, appears near-choice, but small section of rim with restored chip. Still quite lovely!
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DAUNIAN TERRACOTTA JUG

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #1009186
X83

One handle terracotta jug with painted geometrical decoration. South Italy, Daunian culture, 5th-4th century BC. In excellent condition, Intact. H:12.5cm

Greek Terracotta Figure from Tarrentum

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #1005732
BD2706

Lovely ancient Greek terracotta statue, most likely manufactured in the Greek colony of Tarrentum, located in southeastern Italy, ca. 300 BC. Hollow-molded female stands on oval plinth, dressed in long, flowing himation, holding circular object in her left hand. Still showing much original pink pigment, right hand holds the fold of her garment. Remains of original white, pink and brown pigments. 7-1/2"H, repair at base with minor losses, penned date inscribed on base. ... Click for details

Greek Xenon Krater Miniature

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #1005729
BD2705

Some of these miniature forms are difficult to "type" as they simply do not exist outside of their miniature forms. This example takes elements from the Greek bell krater, the skyphos and a kantharos and combines it into one cute vessel. From ancient Apulia, located in southeastern Italy, Ca 325 BC, and created in the Xenon style with added red pigment over a blackware base. Decorated on each side with Greek "key", short foot and slightly flared rim. 2-1/4"H, intact and just about choice. ... Click for details

Greek Apulian Pottery Epichysis

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #1004862
AGT

Ancient Greek pottery oil-pouring vessel, called an Epichysis, ca 340 to 325 BC, made in the Greek colony of Apulia in south-eastern Italy. Spooled base, long neck and handle, straight spout, small faces to each side. Top of spool decorated with laurel leaves and wave pattern. 6"H, intact/generally excellent.

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Greek Xenon Miniature Nestoris

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #1003343
BD2680

One of the more unusual miniature pottery types! From Greek Apulia, and done in what is known as a "Xenon Style" decorated with red pigment over a blackware base. Ca 325 BC, with small foot, large handles and slightly flaring rim. Interesting that decoration is different on each side... 2-1/4"H, intact and near-choice with light surface deposits.
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Greek Xenonware Miniature Oinochoe

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #1003338
BD2679

Fine Greek Xenonware miniature oinochoe, from the Greek colony of Apulia! Ca 325 BC, in blackware decorated with added reddish pigment in geometric patterns. Academics are still uncertain if these were child's toys, child's funerary offerings or funerary offerings for adults - possibly for those who had to travel a long distance to pay their respects. 2-1/2"H, intact/generally excellent, save small rim chip
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Greek Apulian Mini Lekythos

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #1003328
ABM

Lovely, small blackware vessel from the Greek settlements located in southern Italy - Apulia or Campania, Ca 325 BC. Barrel-shaped body impressed with palmettes at the top of vertical ribs, flaring rim and small handle. Petite, but not quite miniature at 3-1/2" H. Intact and quite excellent - very cute vessel!

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Greek Apulian Pottery Guttos

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #994470
AGT03

Rare scene! Magna Graecia - Campania or Apulia in southern Italy, ca. 325 BC. Black glazed pottery vesel with rounded body, long neck and rounded handle. Stamped center is Mercury - messenger of the gods - holding ceduceas in his right hand, cloak flowing off his shoulders. 4-3/4"H x 4-1/2"W (including handle), intact/in excellent condition with silvery patina and a bit of removable encrustation. A fine and rare example! ... Click for details

Greek Pottery Squat Skyphos

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #994252
AGT02

From Magna Graecia, most likely from the Greek colony of Apulia, Gnathian, ca. 325 BC. Low profile skyphos in blackware, decorated on the primary side with single grape vine pattern, other side with simple white linear decoration. Nice simple example with a much lower profile than one normally sees. Measures 2-5/8"H x 7-5/8"W handlespan.

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