Superb Large Magna Graecian Red Figure Skyphos

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #811479
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Superb Large Magna Graecian Red Figure Skyphos Fifth Century B.C Buff tan brown clay with black metallic gloss over whole, applied red, white and gold. Tall and slender form, conical at base, tubular near rim with slightly rolled over lip, two comparatively small rounded handles attached just below lip, tall discoid base. One side showing draped female with fillet in her hair standing left of half-length column, floral spray left, tambourine in outstretched left hand and ornate basket in the... Click for details

Greek Gnathian Trefoil Oinochoe

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #810575
CMA008

Ancient Greek Gnathian Oinochoe Wine-Pouring Vessel, manufactured in the Greek colony of Apulia (southeastern Italy), ca. 340 - 325 B.C. Decorated with a woman walking to left holding a mirror and patera; before her a palmetto-like flower. 6-3/8"H, intact/in excellent condition, save minor rim chipping and small surface spall.

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Greek Apulian Black-Glazed Olpe

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #810569
CMA007

A cute, classic form! Ancient Blackware Jug /Olpe from the Greek colonies of Apulia located in southeastern Italy, ca. 4th century B.C. A miniature pottery vessel, just 2-3/4"H, intact, save minor chips. Nice overall silvery iridescence.

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Apulian Gnathian Skyphos

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #810558
CMA006

Ancient Greek Apulian Skyphos (wine cup), Gnathian, ca. 350 B.C. Squat pottery vessel has glossy black glaze with twin looping handles at each side; body decorated with white and yellow grapevine and floral design. 2-1/2"H x 6-5/8"W, appears intact but sections restored and repainted (would benefit from a bit of better restoration - email for details). Not perfect, but priced right for the condition.
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Greek Apulian Stemmed Kylix

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #810551
CMA005

Simple form... Ancient Greek Stemmed Kylix, from Apulia, ca. 350 B.C. Metallic black gloss vessel with shallow curved bowl, decorated in the center with six stamped/impresses palmettes around an incised circle; two handles attached to body. 8-1/8"D, intact/in excellent condition, with overall silvery iridescence, plus a few small surface pits.
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Apulian Trefoil Painted Oinochoe

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #810548
CMA004

Ancient Greek Trefoil Oinochoe, from Apulia, ca. 350 B.C. Finely-potted blackware with a lustrous glaze and decorated with a laurel pattern on body, rays on the shoulder. 6-1/4"H, appears intact but neck bottom portion of handle have been broken/re-glued, with some pigment loss, as shown.

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Apulian Gnathian Epichysis

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #810542
CMA003

Ancient Greek Epichysis / Prochus, from Apulia, ca. 330-320 B.C. Used for pouring oil or wine, this black glaze pottery jug features a slender spout and elegant handle. Central body motif features bands of ornate scrolls and volutes, dots, chevrons and crenelations. 7-3/4"H, intact/in excellent condition.

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Greek Attic Black-Figure Lekythos

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #810536
CMA002

Ancient Black-Figure Attic Lekythos, ca. 500 B.C. Features a dancing maenad flanked by two nude dancing satyrs. 4-3/4"H, intact/generally excellent, save loss of pigment to shoulder art and outer rim, plus minor rim roughness along bottom base.

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Greek Apulian Lekanis - Lady of Fashion

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #810529
CMA001

From the ancient Greek colony of Apulia in southern Italy, ca. 4th century B.C. 2 part lekanis, knobbed lid top decorated front and back with nicely-styled portraits of the "Lady of Fashion" separated by palmettes. 4"H x 3-3/4"D, minor root marks and surface encrustation; lid knob broken/re-attached with chip to one side, plus other minor chips, as shown.
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Greek glazed and incised pottery duck vase

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #810128
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A moulded pottery vessel in the form of a duck. The majority of the surface would originally have been covered in black glaze and the finely moulded details were enlivened by extensive incised decoration. The shape of the rim would suggest that this vessel was used to contain scented oils and as various birds were regarded as love-tokens it is likely that this duck was offered as a lover's gift with a practical use as well as a symbolic meaning. Although very damaged, the figure has lost none ... Click for details