Historical Context: These coins were minted in Thyateira (also Thyatira) is the name of the modern Turkish city of Akhisar ("white castle"). The name comes from Koine Greek  More »

Historical Context: These coins were minted in Thyateira (also Thyatira) is the name of the modern Turkish city of Akhisar ("white castle"). The name comes from Koine Greek "Θυάτειρα" (Thuateira). It lies in the far west of Turkey, south of Istanbul and almost due east of Athens. It is about 50 miles (80 km) from the Mediterranean. In early Christian times Thyateira was home to a significant Christian Church, mentioned as one of the seven Churches of the Book of Revelation in the Book of Revelation. The Apostle Paul and Silas might have visited Thyateira during Paul's second or third journey, although the evidence is entirely circumstantial. Obv: Apollo Rev: Double-headed Ax Diameter: 15 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Dime) Condition: Fine   « Less

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  More »

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.   « Less

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  More »

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.   « Less

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  More »

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.   « Less

An ancient Greek faceplate of a warrior’s shield "Shield boss", C. 300 BC Constructed of a thin hammered sheet with triple concentric circles stepped form, some  More »

An ancient Greek faceplate of a warrior’s shield "Shield boss", C. 300 BC Constructed of a thin hammered sheet with triple concentric circles stepped form, some remains of iron pin attachments. Minor edge roughness and losses, otherwise exc. cond. Such shields as this would have been used by the Greeks in their battles with the Persians in their aspiration to gain control of the Middle-East Found near Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel Measurements: Diameter: 15 cm - Height on stand: 20 cm Nicely mounted on a custom plexi-glass display stand of high quality as shown in the pictures ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY # 338437   « Less

Greek bronze sleeping Eros, 200 BC A Sculpture Dreaming About Love The subject is a young boy, who’s been out shooting arrows all day, and he’s fallen  More »

Greek bronze sleeping Eros, 200 BC A Sculpture Dreaming About Love The subject is a young boy, who’s been out shooting arrows all day, and he’s fallen asleep. The arrows have golden tips … that aren’t deadly as much as powerful. Supposedly they cause victims to suddenly be overcome with feelings of love. Greek bronze figure of sleeping Eros Dated from, 200 BC Eros, God of love and son of Aphrodite, was a popular subject for small or silver statuettes. Eros spread his gift of love among mortals and the gods by means of his bow and arrows. (The arrows have golden tips … that aren’t deadly as much as powerful. Supposedly they cause victims to suddenly be overcome with feelings of love.) The item is supplied with custom-made stand. Length: 17 cm – Height on stand: 12 cm Condition: Ancient losses as shown with natural patina Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY # 627308   « Less

Greek - Hellenistic pottery oil pictcher 330 - 100 BC Time of Alexander the Great Nicely made in a pear-shaped body with long shaped neck and a handle. Dimensions:  More »

Greek - Hellenistic pottery oil pictcher 330 - 100 BC Time of Alexander the Great Nicely made in a pear-shaped body with long shaped neck and a handle. Dimensions: Height: 17 cm Diameter: 10 cm Height on stand: 21 cm Condition: Good condition Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land Antiquities are valuable because of their historical and cultural values and especially because of their provenance in the biblical lands during the biblical period. To own a "biblical" artifact is to possess a genuine, one-of-a-kind, object that puts one in actual physical contact with the world of the Bible. These unique items may be displayed as a testimony to biblical history as well as beautiful pieces of art and culture. ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICAET OF AUTHENTICITY #614598   « Less

A CHARMING TERRACOTTA FEMALE BUST Greek period, 300 - 100 BC Measurements: Height: 14 cm Width: 13 cm Height on stand: 18.5 cm Nicely mounted on a  More »

A CHARMING TERRACOTTA FEMALE BUST Greek period, 300 - 100 BC Measurements: Height: 14 cm Width: 13 cm Height on stand: 18.5 cm Nicely mounted on a plexi-glass “Lucite†display stand of high quality. Condition: Good condition, untouched as found. ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #2746   « Less

Terracotta oil lamp with a long nozzle HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 3rd Century BC Dimensions: Length: 9 cm Width: 6 cm Condition: Good condition as found Found  More »

Terracotta oil lamp with a long nozzle HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 3rd Century BC Dimensions: Length: 9 cm Width: 6 cm Condition: Good condition as found Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY # 79884   « Less

POTTERY WINE PITCHER HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 3rd - 1st Century B.C. Nicely made with a cylindrical-shaped neck and a ring base Dimensions: Height: 15 cm Width: 10  More »

POTTERY WINE PITCHER HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 3rd - 1st Century B.C. Nicely made with a cylindrical-shaped neck and a ring base Dimensions: Height: 15 cm Width: 10 cm Height on stand: 18 cm Condition: Neck/handle professionally repaired hard to see otherwise intact Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY #811048   « Less