Gnathian Teano Ware Kernos from Campania

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #432592
1214

Kernos with four cups, flaring rims, set on deep, ridged circular base, Simple decoration of incised lines around bowls and wall of base, rows of dots above and below lips, from Campania region, circa 290 B.C.E., 4" high, pigment faded from aging but in excellent condition

Two Pairs of Gnathian Teano Ware Epichyseis

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #432583
1213

Two pairs of epichyseis, one in ovoid shape with large wreaths on body centered by rosette, other pair is reel-shaped with grape vines on shoulders and band or key across body. All vessels with a mold-made lion-head mask where handle joins the rim, circa 340 - 320 B.C.E., Ovoid paid has small chip on one foot and 8" high, Reel-shaped pair 6 1/2". In good condition.

Ancient Greek Red-Figured Lekythos from Southern Italy

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #427085
GD-251

Here you find a splendid Ancient Greek Red-Figured Lekythos from Southern Italy. This Lekythos dates to approximately 350 B.C. and depicts a small child playing with a ring in one hand and a strand of beads in the other (painted in a cream colour). On his feet we find a pair of white slippers. Very clear facial and body features, done in black highlights. Has a nice elegant spout and handle, standing on a wide foot. Around the shoulder we find the popular Ancient Apulian egg and dot motif an... Click for details

Ancient Greek Apulian Red-Figured Thistle Mug, Boccale

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #423544
GD-249

An exceptional piece of Ancient South Italian pottery. This vessel is referred to as a Thistle Mug or Thistle Cup. It sits on a high foot with a bulbous base and a beautiful flaring rim. Attached to the rim is an intact double shaped handled. Around the rim we find a band of flowers and just below the egg and dot motif. The typical Lady of Fashion adorns this vessel. As per Prof. Trendall, 1 in 3 Apulian vases were decorated with this mysterious figure. On this vessel the Lady of Fashion... Click for details

Red-Figure Apulian Stamnoid Pyxis from the TPS Group

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #422593
GD-247

Red-Figure Apulian Stamnoid Pyxis from the TPS Group. A very rare form for a pyxis, knob handle now missing from lid and has a nice red wash over the reserve area. The details of the female of fashion are done in white and yellow. The lid has a spoke patter with elongated stripes and Chevron pattern just underneath the rim. Small handles done in black and femal figures framed by the typical South Italian palmette. Stands on a small pedestal foot. Measuring 4.5 inches. Slight mineral deposits... Click for details

Ancient Greek Kothon; Apulian Antiquities, Boccale

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #422198
GD-246

Ancient Apulian small red-figured kothon with a double handle in the form of a Herculean Knot. Ovoid body and a thin overhanging lip with tongue pattern in black on top and bottom of lip. Just below we find an egg and dot pattern. The body is decorated with the Lady of Fashion wearing a radiate stephane, ribbon sakkos, necklace and earrings. Beautiful flowers and vines are found to the right and left of the figure. Rear portion around the handle region is decorated with palmettes and spirals. ... Click for details

Ancient Greek Alabastron, Apulian Antiquity ca. 360 BC

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #421603
GD-244

Ancient Greek Apulian Alabastron with large and slightly convex rim, long concave neck, two bosses beneath the shoulder and ogee foot. Egg and dot pattern surrounding neck and hook motif on the bottom portion, with thin ground line underneath. Beautiful and elegant ladies of fashion found on both sides wearing a radiate stephane, ribbon sakkos, necklace and earrings Both rising from what appears to be an acanthus plant. High palmettes with undulation stems, spiral tendrils and delicate stock... Click for details

GREEK STATUETTE OF A LADY

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #415704
K46

Terracotta statuette of a seated woman reclined in a languid sleep, maybe Psyche. South Italy, Greek period, 4th century BC. In excellent condition. Heavily encrustated. Mounted on a metal stand. H:12cm.

Ancient Sicilian Skyphoid Pyxis, Greek Magna Graecia

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #402800
GD-227

The skyphoid pyxis was a very popular vase type in the Greek Colony of Sicily. This absolutely RARE terracotta vessel has an ovoid body with two horizontal, loop handles and a knobbed lid. Obverse decorated with a winged figure of Eros having a drapery over his left arm. Reverse side bears draped figure holding a tambourine but is virtually gone. Large palmettes under handles, grape vine on the lid. Substantial paint loss, chip on the edge of the knob, flakes on the lid. Measures 8 1/4 inches ... Click for details

Ancient Apulian Globular Pyxis, Ancient Greek Artifact

Greek: South Italic Pre AD 1000: item #391082
GD-215

Rare red-figured Globular Apulian lidded pyxis, portraying Nike. The double winged Nike is adorned with a radiate stephane and ribboned saccos , white beaded necklace and earrings. The lid is set on a tiered foot and is decorated with an olive branch (symbol of victory) thus the association with the goddess Nike. This vessel has vivid colour, with intact white and yellow pigment surrounding much of the lid. In an excellent state of preservation with only a few small shards joined around the lip... Click for details