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#10785: Apulian - 4th Century BC, Oxybaphon (Bell Krater) - Decorated with
4 Religious figures - US Pedigree to 1970's - Outstanding Piece !! Historical Context: This Oxybaphon (Bell Krater) is typical of pottery produced in Apulia (southeastern Italy) and the Mediterranean area during the 4th Century BC. This is the era just before, and during, Alexander the Great.Apulia is a region in southeastern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast. Its southern portion known as Salento, a peninsula, forms a high heel on the "boot" of Italy. The region extends as far north as Monte Gargano, and was the scene of the last stages in the Second Punic War. One of the richest in Italy for archeological findings, the region was settled from the 1st millennium BC by several Illyric and Italic peoples. In the fifth and fourth centuries BC, the Greek settlement at Taras produced a distinctive style of pottery (Apulian vase painting). Apulia was an important area for the ancient Romans, who conquered it during the course of wars against the Samnites and against Pyrrhus in the fourth and third centuries BC but also suffered a crushing defeat here in the battle of Cannae against Hannibal. However, after the Carthaginians left the region, the Romans captured the ports of Brindisi and Taranto, and established dominion over the region. During the Imperial age Apulia was a flourishing area for production of grain and oil, becoming the most important exporter to the Eastern provinces.
Size: 6.5 inchs tall, 9-1/2 inches across
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#8794: Magna Graecia - 4th to 3rd Century BC,
Skyphos - Decorated with Satyr and "Lady of Fashion" - like APHRODITE !! Outstanding Piece !! Historical Context: This Gnatha Skyphos (large cup) is typical of pottery produced in Magna Graecia and the Mediterranean area about 350 to 300 BC. This is the era of Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and Alexander the Great which lead to a unique period of unification of the Mediterranean and Persian worlds. The Satyr is portrayed as being strongly built with pug nose, large pointed ears, long curly hair, and full beards. They are described as roguish but faint-hearted folk, subversive and dangerous, yet shy. They are lovers of wine, women and boys, and are ready for every physical pleasure. The female is a "Lady of Fashion" often found during this era and is similar to Aphrodite, Greek Goddess of love.
Size: 5 inchs tall, 4-1/4 diameter, 6 1/2 inches across
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#10641: Apulia - 3rd Century BC,
Skyphos - Decorated with Vines and Geometric Patterns Historical Context: This Gnatha Skyphos (large cup) is typical of pottery produced in Apulia (southeastern Italy) and the Mediterranean area about 275 to 225 BC. This is the era just after Alexander the Great and the begining of the rise of the Roman Republic. Apulia is a region in southeastern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast. Its southern portion known as Salento, a peninsula, forms a high heel on the "boot" of Italy. The region extends as far north as Monte Gargano, and was the scene of the last stages in the Second Punic War. One of the richest in Italy for archeological findings, the region was settled from the 1st millennium BC by several Illyric and Italic peoples. In the fifth and fourth centuries BC, the Greek settlement at Taras produced a distinctive style of pottery (Apulian vase painting). Apulia was an important area for the ancient Romans, who conquered it during the course of wars against the Samnites and against Pyrrhus in the fourth and third centuries BC but also suffered a crushing defeat here in the battle of Cannae against Hannibal. However, after the Carthaginians left the region, the Romans captured the ports of Brindisi and Taranto, and established dominion over the region. During the Imperial age Apulia was a flourishing area for production of grain and oil, becoming the most important exporter to the Eastern provinces. ex-London Trade 2007
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#10640: Apulia - 3rd Century BC,
Skyphos - Decorated with Vines and Geometric Patterns Historical Context: This Gnatha Skyphos (large cup) is typical of pottery produced in Apulia (southeastern Italy) and the Mediterranean area about 275 to 225 BC. This is the era just after Alexander the Great and the begining of the rise of the Roman Republic. Apulia is a region in southeastern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast. Its southern portion known as Salento, a peninsula, forms a high heel on the "boot" of Italy. The region extends as far north as Monte Gargano, and was the scene of the last stages in the Second Punic War. One of the richest in Italy for archeological findings, the region was settled from the 1st millennium BC by several Illyric and Italic peoples. In the fifth and fourth centuries BC, the Greek settlement at Taras produced a distinctive style of pottery (Apulian vase painting). Apulia was an important area for the ancient Romans, who conquered it during the course of wars against the Samnites and against Pyrrhus in the fourth and third centuries BC but also suffered a crushing defeat here in the battle of Cannae against Hannibal. However, after the Carthaginians left the region, the Romans captured the ports of Brindisi and Taranto, and established dominion over the region. During the Imperial age Apulia was a flourishing area for production of grain and oil, becoming the most important exporter to the Eastern provinces. ex-London Trade 2007
Size: about 3 inchs tall, 5 1/2 inches diameter |
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#10642: Apulia - 3rd Century BC,
Skyphos - Decorated with Vines and Geometric Patterns Historical Context: This Gnatha Skyphos (large cup) is typical of pottery produced in Apulia (southeastern Italy) and the Mediterranean area about 275 to 225 BC. This is the era just after Alexander the Great and the begining of the rise of the Roman Republic. Apulia is a region in southeastern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast. Its southern portion known as Salento, a peninsula, forms a high heel on the "boot" of Italy. The region extends as far north as Monte Gargano, and was the scene of the last stages in the Second Punic War. One of the richest in Italy for archeological findings, the region was settled from the 1st millennium BC by several Illyric and Italic peoples. In the fifth and fourth centuries BC, the Greek settlement at Taras produced a distinctive style of pottery (Apulian vase painting). Apulia was an important area for the ancient Romans, who conquered it during the course of wars against the Samnites and against Pyrrhus in the fourth and third centuries BC but also suffered a crushing defeat here in the battle of Cannae against Hannibal. However, after the Carthaginians left the region, the Romans captured the ports of Brindisi and Taranto, and established dominion over the region. During the Imperial age Apulia was a flourishing area for production of grain and oil, becoming the most important exporter to the Eastern provinces. ex-London Trade 2007
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#10786: Apulia - 3rd Century BC,
Skyphos - Decorated with Geometric Patterns US Pedigree to 1970's - Outstanding Piece !! Historical Context: This Gnatha Skyphos (large cup) is typical of pottery produced in Apulia (southeastern Italy) and the Mediterranean area about 275 to 225 BC. This is the era just after Alexander the Great and the begining of the rise of the Roman Republic. Apulia is a region in southeastern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast. Its southern portion known as Salento, a peninsula, forms a high heel on the "boot" of Italy. The region extends as far north as Monte Gargano, and was the scene of the last stages in the Second Punic War. One of the richest in Italy for archeological findings, the region was settled from the 1st millennium BC by several Illyric and Italic peoples. In the fifth and fourth centuries BC, the Greek settlement at Taras produced a distinctive style of pottery (Apulian vase painting). Apulia was an important area for the ancient Romans, who conquered it during the course of wars against the Samnites and against Pyrrhus in the fourth and third centuries BC but also suffered a crushing defeat here in the battle of Cannae against Hannibal. However, after the Carthaginians left the region, the Romans captured the ports of Brindisi and Taranto, and established dominion over the region. During the Imperial age Apulia was a flourishing area for production of grain and oil, becoming the most important exporter to the Eastern provinces.
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#10787: Apulia - 3rd Century BC,
Kylix (Shallow cup) US Pedigree to 1970's !! Historical Context: This Gnatha Kylix (small cup) is typical of pottery produced in Apulia (southeastern Italy) and the Mediterranean area about 275 to 225 BC. This is the era just after Alexander the Great and the begining of the rise of the Roman Republic. Apulia is a region in southeastern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast. Its southern portion known as Salento, a peninsula, forms a high heel on the "boot" of Italy. The region extends as far north as Monte Gargano, and was the scene of the last stages in the Second Punic War. One of the richest in Italy for archeological findings, the region was settled from the 1st millennium BC by several Illyric and Italic peoples. In the fifth and fourth centuries BC, the Greek settlement at Taras produced a distinctive style of pottery (Apulian vase painting). Apulia was an important area for the ancient Romans, who conquered it during the course of wars against the Samnites and against Pyrrhus in the fourth and third centuries BC but also suffered a crushing defeat here in the battle of Cannae against Hannibal. However, after the Carthaginians left the region, the Romans captured the ports of Brindisi and Taranto, and established dominion over the region. During the Imperial age Apulia was a flourishing area for production of grain and oil, becoming the most important exporter to the Eastern provinces.
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#10639: Attica - 5th Century BC,
Lekythos - Decorated with Palms Historical Context: This Lekythos (tall vase) is typical of pottery produced in Attica (reghion of Greece near Athens) and the Mediterranean area about the 5th Century BC. This is the era just before Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and Alexander the Great. Attica is a historical region of Greece, containing Athens, Marathon, and Sparta. The historical region is centered on the Attic peninsula, which projects into the Aegean Sea. The history of Attica is tightly linked with that of Athens, which from the Classical period onwards, was one of the most important cities in the ancient world. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state. A centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, it is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely due to the impact of its cultural and political achievements during the 5th and 4th centuries BC on the rest of the then known European continent. ex-London Trade 2007
Size: about 8.7 inchs tall, 3 inches diameter |
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#9646: Magna Graecia - 4th to 3rd Century BC,
Skyphos - Decorated with Nike and "Lady of Fashion" - like APHRODITE !! Outstanding Piece !! Historical Context: This Gnatha Skyphos (large cup) is typical of pottery produced in Magna Graecia and the Mediterranean area about 350 to 300 BC. This is the era of Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and Alexander the Great which lead to a unique period of unification of the Mediterranean and Persian worlds. The Nike is seated on rocks holding a wreath. Nike's hair is pulled to back and decorated. He is naked with exposed phallus. Nike represents victory, typically over an enemy state. The female is a "Lady of Fashion" often found during this era and is similar to Aphrodite, Greek Goddess of love.
Size: 4 1/2 inches tall, 4 diameter, 6 1/2 inches across
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#9647: Magna Graecia - 4th to 3rd Century BC,
Oinochoe Bucchero - Decorated with Nike and Palm!! Sharp Piece !! Historical Context: This Oinochoe Bucchero (Vase) is typical of pottery produced in Magna Graecia and the Mediterranean area about 350 to 300 BC. This is the era of Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and Alexander the Great which lead to a unique period of unification of the Mediterranean and Persian worlds. The Nike is seated on rocks holding a wreath. Nike's hair is pulled to back and decorated. She is wearing a full length dress.. Nike represents victory, typically over an enemy state.
Size: 5 1/2 inches tall, 4 diameter, 4 1/2 inches across
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#9564: Magna Graecia - 4th to 3rd Century BC, Plate - Decorated with "Lady of Fashion" - like APHRODITE !! Lovely !! Historical Context: This plate is typical of pottery produced in Magna Graecia and the Mediterranean area about 350 to 320 BC. This is the era of Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and Alexander the Great which lead to a unique period of unification of the Mediterranean and Persian worlds. The female is a "Lady of Fashion" often found during this era and is similar to APHRODITE, Greek Goddess of LOVE. This plate is about 5-inches diameter. Please see the picture. It is intact with minor chipping. Truly, it's a lovely piece.
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#9216: Magna Graecia - 4th to 3rd Century BC,
Oinochoe - Decorated with Palm No Repairs - Beautiful !! Historical Context: This Oinochoe (vase) is typical of pottery produced in Magna Graecia and the Mediterranean area about 350 to 300 BC. This is the era of Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and Alexander the Great which lead to a unique period of unification of the Mediterranean and Persian worlds. The pattern is typical of the late geometric era.
Size: about 2 1/2 inches tall, 2 inches diameter
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#5304: Magna Graecia - 4th to 3rd Century BC,
Lekanis - Decorated with "Lady of Fashion" - like APHRODITE !!
Lovely !! Historical Context: This lekanis (small serving dish) is typical of pottery produced in Magna Graecia and the Mediterranean area about 350 to 320 BC. This is the era of Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and Alexander the Great which lead to a unique period of unification of the Mediterranean and Persian worlds. The female is a "Lady of Fashion" often found during this era and is similar to APHRODITE, Greek Goddess of LOVE. This lekanis is about 4 1/4-inches tall and 4-inches diameter. . Please see the picture. It has been expertly repaired. Otherwise, just has minor chipping. Truly, it's a lovely piece.
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#10257: Corinthian Aryballos - 9th to 7th Century BC,
Decorated with Flowers and Geometric Designs!! Unusually LARGE Piece !! Historical Context: This aryballos is typical of pottery produced in Corinthia during the 9th to 7th century BC. This is the geometric era, before the archaic era, about the time of Homer and the founding of Carthage by the Phonecians (814 BC) and the founding of Rome by the Romans (753 BC). An aryballos is a narrow-necked, spherical or globular Greek vase. Commonly used as a scent or oil bottle, particularly by athletes at the baths, the aryballos derives from the globular (oinochoe) of the Geometric style (9th century BC), evolving its distinctive shape in the early Proto-Corinthian style (8th century BC). From the many aryballoi that have been found dating from the late 8th and 7th centuries bc, an evolution can be traced from a round to an ovoid shape, then to a pointed, top-heavy version, and finally to a round shape; the round, Corinthian type.
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#9758: Magna Graecia - 4th Century BC, Guttus -
Decorated with SATYR - Completely INTACT
!! Sharp !! Historical Context: This guttus (container for holding oil, usually olive oil) is typical of the designs produced during the 4th century BC in Magna Graecia and the Mediterranean area. This is the era of Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and Alexander the Great which lead to a unique period of unification of the Mediterranean and Persian worlds. The guttus has ribbed sides and is decorated on top with a RACING BIGA (two horse chariot). This guttus is about 5-inches tall and 4-inches diameter. Please see the picture. It is essentially intact with just minor chipping and a repair at the base. This guttus is a beautiful and interesting piece. The Satyr is portrayed as being strongly built with pug nose. They are described as roguish but faint-hearted folk, subversive and dangerous, yet shy. They are lovers of wine, women and boys, and are ready for every physical pleasure.
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#9681: Hellenistic Plaque - 4th to 3rd Century BC, Decorated with Nude Woman - like APHRODITE !! Outstanding Piece !!
Size: 6 inches tall, 3 inches across
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#9304: Greco-Roman Bronze Ram Head, 2nd Century BC to 2nd Century AD Bronze head with Iron Mouth Ring Unusually SHARP !!!
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#9368: GOLD
APPLIQUÉ of ATHENA, 4th to 1st Century BC RARE Piece Likely an appliqué for a general's uniform or worn as a
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#7426: Greek South Italian Lekythos,
4th Century BC - Black Slip over Orange Buff Clay BUDGET PIECE !! Historical
Context: The lekythos is from era when the Greeks dominated
the Italian peninsula, about the time of Philip II (Father of Alexander
the Great) and Alexander. The Roman republic existed but was not
yet a major power on the peninsula.
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#7427: Greek South Italian Oenochoe,
4th Century BC Orange Painted - Palm / Flower Pattern INTACT - BUDGET PIECE !! Historical
Context: The Oenochoe is from era when the Greeks dominated
the Italian peninsula, about the time of Philip II (Father of Alexander
the Great) and Alexander. The Roman republic existed but was not
yet a major power on the peninsula.
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#10789: Greek Oil Lamp - 4th to 1st Centuries BC, Hellenistic period !! Historical Context: This OIL LAMP was produced by one of the GREEK dynasties that existed around the Mediterranean around the 4th to 1st Centuries BC, the Hellenistic period from the time of Alexander until the Roman conquest.
Size: 4 1/8 -inches tip to tail
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#10225: Greek Oil Lamp -
4th to 2nd Centuries BC, Charming !! Historical Context: This OIL LAMP was produced by one of the GREEK dynasties that existed around the Mediterranean around the 6th to 4th Centuries BC. Description: The lamp is a wheel-made Hellenistic oil lamp (Adler 33). It has a near-globular body; a high rim around the filling hole, outturned at the lip; and a long slender tapering nozzle with a large scoop-shaped wick hole with mild soot staining.
Size: about 3 -inches tip to tail
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#10788: Greek Oil Lamp -
4th to 2nd Centuries BC, Charming !! Historical Context: This OIL LAMP was produced by one of the GREEK dynasties that existed around the Mediterranean around the 6th to 4th Centuries BC. Description: The lamp is a wheel-made Hellenistic oil lamp (Adler 33). It has a near-globular body; a high rim around the filling hole, outturned at the lip; and a long slender tapering nozzle with a large scoop-shaped wick hole with mild soot staining.
Size: about 4 3/4 -inches tip to tail
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#10781: Greek Oil Lamp -
6th Century BC, Sharp !! Historical Context: This OIL LAMP was produced by one of the GREEK dynasties that existed around the Mediterranean around the 6th Century BC. Description: The lamp is a wheel-made Hellenistic oil lamp (Adler 33). It has a near-globular body; a high rim around the filling hole, outturned at the lip; and a long slender tapering nozzle with a large scoop-shaped wick hole with mild soot staining.
Size: about 3 -inches tip to tail
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#8784: Bactrian Greek Torque - 4th to 2nd Centuries BC, Charming !! Historical Context: Bactria, which may have formed part of the Median Empire, was subjugated by Cyrus the Great. However, after Darius III of Persia had been defeated by Alexander the Great (about 340 BC) and killed in the ensuing chaos, Alexander marched onto Bactria and Bactria became a province of the Macedonian empire. After Alexander's death they came under the rule of Seleukus, an ex-General of Alexander and a Hellenistic Greek King. This piece has outstanding ornamental features, highly detailed and in excellent condition.
Size: 4 1/2 -inches diameter, Hollowed
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#7762: GREEK Arrowhead - 350 to 250 BC, Type developed by Alexander the Great and his Father (Philip II) Historical Context: The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and Alexander the Great. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. This arrowhead is BRONZE and measures about 35 mm (1 3/8 inches) long. SOLD $69.95 plus shipping
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#6628: GREEK Arrowhead - 350 to 300 BC, Heavy Trilobe-type Blade !! Very Collectable !! This arrowhead is BRONZE and measures about 32 mm (1 3/8 inches) long.
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#7761: GREEK Arrowhead - 7th to 6th Century BC, Bilobate-type Blade !! Great Shape !! Very Collectable !! This arrowhead is BRONZE and measures about 39 mm (1 5/8 inches) long.
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#5023: Hellenistic Greek Terracotta Fragment - 3rd to 2nd Century BC,
Aphrodite - Greek Goddess of LOVE !!
Charming !! Historical Context: This terracotta fragment was part of a small statue produced by one of the GREEK dynasties that existed around the Mediterranean around the 3rd to 2nd century BC. This is the era after the death of Alexander the Great and the fracturing of the Mediterranean World into the Seleukid, Ptolemaic and Persian dynasties. These type of statues were common home decorations from the Greek Populace. The face appears to be APHRODITE, Greek Goddess of LOVE. This fragment is about 2 1/4-inches across its longest dimension. Please see the picture. It would look nice properly mounted.
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#8829: PARTHIAN Arrowhead - 3rd to 1st Cent BC,
Persian Nemesis of the Greek Empire !!
This arrowhead is BRONZE and measures about 23 mm (7/8 inches) long. Choice condition
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#7758: Achaemid/Syrian Arrowhead - 4th Cent BC,
Persian
This arrowhead is BRONZE and measures about 34 mm (1 3/8 inch) long. Choice condition, one tang missing
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#9056: Mesopotamia/Luristan Spear Tip - 1,200 to 900 BC This spear tip is BRONZE and measures about 220 mm (9 inches) long. Choice plus condition, Edge still sharp !!!
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