Unusually large example... Greek, Southern Italy, most likely Campania, dating to the late 4th century BC. Pottery wine cup in blackware with large bowl, twin handles and  More »

Unusually large example... Greek, Southern Italy, most likely Campania, dating to the late 4th century BC. Pottery wine cup in blackware with large bowl, twin handles and short foot. 8"W to handles x 2-3/4"H, intact/excellent condition with very minor chipping. ProvenanceEx-Gualario Collection, Tampa, FL.   « Less

Most unusual and delightful! From southern Italy, dating between the 5th and 4th centuries BC. A slithering snake, either bronze with high copper content, or solid copper;  More »

Most unusual and delightful! From southern Italy, dating between the 5th and 4th centuries BC. A slithering snake, either bronze with high copper content, or solid copper; with a long, thin tail and wide head, shown in motion. 4-1/4" L. In excellent condition, save possibly missing very tip of head. ProvenanceEx-private Gualario Collection, Tampa, FL Material Bronze/Copper Dimensions 4-1/4" L Condition Excellent   « Less

Greek, Southern Italy, Daunia, mid-4th Century B.C. Light-tan clay wine cup with applied orange and black pigment, body with prominently molded rim and high-arched strap  More »

Greek, Southern Italy, Daunia, mid-4th Century B.C. Light-tan clay wine cup with applied orange and black pigment, body with prominently molded rim and high-arched strap handles; decoration to interior in black and orange consisting of geometric wheel motif surrounded by two thick orange bands; exterior wall with vertical orange and black bands flanking either side of central orange rectangle which itself forms a frame to horizontal black tongue; single black band above and below, the latter forming a concentric circle around wheel motif situated on base of bowl; each handle with two vertical black bands flanking either side of orange band. 3"H x 7"W, intact/excellent. Rare and colorful example! ProvenanceEx-private UK Collection.   « Less

A nice two colored Lebes Gamikos. Fully intact.

A nice two colored Lebes Gamikos. Fully intact.   « Less

A very sought after item is this Oinochoe type. Ceap opportunity!

A very sought after item is this Oinochoe type. Ceap opportunity!   « Less

c. 450-350 B.C. A thin walled Olpe (wine pitcher) with rounded body and flared mouth on a low ring foot. A small handle attached from body to rim. Decorated with an  More »

c. 450-350 B.C. A thin walled Olpe (wine pitcher) with rounded body and flared mouth on a low ring foot. A small handle attached from body to rim. Decorated with an orange and dark brown band surrounded by smaller, concentric bands on the body of the vessel. An additional wider band on the inside of the mouth. In excellent condition. Intact except for three small flakes on the rim. 5.3 x 5.1 inches (13.5 x 15.2 cms) One week shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from the Israel Antiquities Authority **************** Daunian: Native Italic peoples produced their own distinctive ceramic wares between the 6th and 4th centuries B.C. Although the Daunian potters borrowed certain Greek decorative motifs and shapes, they never abandoned their traditional local style which Daunian taste seemed to demand. They took special delight in human, animal, and bird forms: vases with zoomorphic bodies, handles and appendages in the shapes of hands, ears, and faces. These vases often appear bizarre to the modern eye, especially when compared to the restrained elegance of their Athenian counterparts, but their exuberance and charm is undeniable Despite the popularity of Greek and later South-Italian Greek figural pottery, Daunian pottery continued its localized production to the end of the 4th century B.C. Daunian ware is more rustic compared to black-glazed and red-figure ware, and is characterized by rounded forms with geometric and linear patterns in earthen tones.   « Less

c. 450-350 B.C. Decorated terracotta, strap-handled juglet, painted with cream ground having deep brown and red-brown band decoration, spoked around rim, and draped  More »

c. 450-350 B.C. Decorated terracotta, strap-handled juglet, painted with cream ground having deep brown and red-brown band decoration, spoked around rim, and draped dressing around base. In excellent and original condition. Light encrustations and very minor paint loss, otherwise intact. 4 x 4.3 inches (10 x 11.1 cms) Worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority **************** Part of the Apulian area of Italy, the Daunian people were a native Italic tribe. Their pottery is distinctive especially when compared to the Greek vessels produced at the time. Although influenced by Greek decorative motifs and shapes, they never abandoned their traditional local style which Daunian taste seemed to demand. Daunian ware is more rustic compared to black-figure and red-figure ware, and is characterized by rounded forms with geometric and linear patterns in earthen tones. Later examples include preference for human, animal, and bird forms: vases with zoomorphic bodies, handles and appendages in the shapes of hands, ears, and faces. These vases often appear bizarre to the modern eye, especially when compared to the restrained elegance of their Athenian counterparts, but their exuberance and charm is undeniable.   « Less

c. 5th Century B.C. In conical form with wide base and slender neck, decorated with a band of 3 running felines at base and alternating orange and maroon bands above.  More »

c. 5th Century B.C. In conical form with wide base and slender neck, decorated with a band of 3 running felines at base and alternating orange and maroon bands above. Lobed ring on neck beneath widened, flat rim with small, strap handle. Repaired from four original pieces. 6.4 inches (15.5 cms) high Worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority. ********* The alabastron (pl. alabastra) is a long-bodied vessel, with a flat disk for the mouth and a rounded bottom used for the holding perfumes. Examples of the shape have been found in a range of materials, including alabaster and glass.   « Less

c. 2nd-1st century B.C. Mold made of cream clay with double convex body and long nozzle , triangular in shape , raised ring surrounding the wide filling hole, a slight  More »

c. 2nd-1st century B.C. Mold made of cream clay with double convex body and long nozzle , triangular in shape , raised ring surrounding the wide filling hole, a slight circular base. Red slip on upper part of body and rim with radiating lines in relief. Found in Jerusalem. In excellent and original condition. 3.35 x 2.6 x 1.26 inches (8.5 x 6.5 x 3.2 cms) Plexiglas stand, shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority. Bibliography: Qedem 8 , “Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection”, (Jerusalem, 1978) Noam Adler, “Oil Lamps of the Holy Land”, (Jerusalem, 2005) Srdjin Djuric, “Ancient Lamps from the Mediterranean”,(Eika Publishing, 1995)   « Less

c. 3rd - 1st century BC. Mold made of reddish clay with red slip. Composed of a double convex body with long nozzle . Radiating lines in relief on rim and small amphora on  More »

c. 3rd - 1st century BC. Mold made of reddish clay with red slip. Composed of a double convex body with long nozzle . Radiating lines in relief on rim and small amphora on nozzle. Earthy patina present. Found in Judea. In very good condition. 3.62 x 2.28 x 1.1 inches (9.2 x 5.8 x 2.8 cms) Plexiglas stand, worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority. Bibliography: Qedem 8 , “Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection”, (Jerusalem, 1978). Noam Adler, “A Comprehensive Catalog of Oil Lamps of the Holy Land from the Adler Collection”, (Old City Press: Israel, 2004).   « Less