Ca. 1400 AD. Jet black glazed, terracotta vessel having a near metallic sheen finish. The slightly gadrooned body is reminiscent of a pumpkin-like fruit having a long, slender neck with small, trumpeting rim. At the nape of the body/neck is a small, flat, loop handle with a relief puma head extending and two small paws in low relief at front. Small shard reattached to rim, else intact. A rare type. 9 ¾ inch.
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Early Nazca, ca.100 B.C.-200 A.D. Fine pottery example with a highly stylized human face painted in red, dark brown, cream and white with relief, modeled nose. Overall exc. cond., having a very minor stable hairline in base, which was restored over on exterior of base to hide crack. Small flake on upper rim and two small restored rim chips. 7"T. Published: John-Platt Collection, University of Virginia Art Museum,1986.#246.
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Ca. 350 BC, Magna Graecia. Large cream-buffware terracotta, round-bodied vessel having two opposing, squared handles rising from the curved shoulder with two small, fingered lugs interspersed. Tapered neck with flanged rim and overall painted decoration of foliage bands at center with linear and wavy line bands and rim painted with seven fronds. 10"H x 10-3/4"W. Intact with only very minor paint wear on rim and handles.
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Ca. 800-1500 A.D. Graceful, polychrome-decorated terracotta vessel having a wide central register containing two seated dignitaries with stylized feathered objects in front of each. Stepped upper border, linear border below. Tapered bulbous body having a low pedestal base. Mineral deposits on surface. 10-1/4"T. Vase basically intact, having a few minor areas of inpainting and light rim repair.
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Late Cocle, Ca. 800-1200 AD Pair of decorated pottery vessels, painted cream, ground with red and black banded necks. Both having a wide shoulder register containing an abstract whorl geometric pattern. 12-3/4"H & 13-1/4"H. Larger example intact, the other has a rim chip, otherwise intact. Strong mineral deposits and root marks on surface. Nice examples.
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Classic Roman Bronze Pitcher, Ca 1st to 2nd century AD. Tall, elegant vessel on wide ring base with rounded body, relief circumbscribed rings at shoulder, and tall slender neck leading to expanded mouth with spout. A tall looping handle of conjoined rods connects from mouth to side of body with foliate detail, tip of detail nicked. Beautiful reddish patina. 10-1/2" H. Intact and near-choice with 1/4” hole at base of neck, pinprick hole in body, and slight notch in shoulder, still lovely! ...click for details
Stunning and wearable Roman Glass Necklace composed of small round white glass beads alternated with assorted shapes of amethyst glass beads, small central bright blue glass conical drop pendant. From the eastern portion of the Roman Empire, Ca 200 to 400 AD. Modern stringing, with clasp, sturdy and suitable for wearing. Intact and choice. Provenance: Major NYC auction company, NYC private collection.
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Bright and colorful textile panel from the Inca culture of Peru - Ca 1400 to 1450 AD. Twin star designs in red, gold and blue, mounted on linen background and ready for framing. Measures 12" W x 6-1/4" H and has been professionally conserved. Private Hawaii collection Guaranteed Authentic
Massive and well executed storage jar from the Ban Chiang culture of Thailand, Ca. 500 to 200 BC. Round- based jar with corseted neck and flared rim decorated liberally in red over white abstract geometric patters. Measuring a huge 20" h x 17" D. Broken and repaired with break lines still visible, but displays extremely well and can be professionally restored by our pro in Tennessee for an additional fee. ...click for details
Very unusual ancient Roman Glass Tear Vial in flask shape. miniature form. Base flattened in an almost lozenge shape, rim everted. Pleasant green color with areas of silvery iridescence. 1-5/8"L x 5/8" W at rim. Probably made in Roman Egypt, ca. 50 to 150 A.D. Choice condition.
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