From the Greek colonies in southern Italy. Round plate decorated with concentric circular design. 3rd/4th Century B.C. 5 1/2 inches diameter. Chip on extended rim. Ex. Private New Jersey collection, acquired in the 1970's.
A household vessel, resembling a spindle with a small solid stem, bulging body and long thick neck. Probably used to hold perfumes or oils. Hellenistic Period, 3rd-1st Century B.C. 5 1/4 inches high. Neck repaired. Small chip on base. Ex. Sothebys, NY
Standing bearded male figure, wearing`a long flowing robe, his left arm grasping the garment, his right hand holding a plate. 3rd/4th Century B.C. 4 1/2 inches high. Intact as shown. Remains of white slip and encrustation. From a NYC collection.
A graceful and majestic prancing horse on a rectangular integral base, with a young rider, facing left, wearing a headdress and long flowing robe. 3rd Century B.C. 5 1/4 inches high. Repaired. From the NYC estate of Winifred Karpf, collected before 1980.
The god of the underworld, depicted mummiform, wearing the plumed atef-crown and beard, hands emerging from tightly-fitted garment and grasping the crook and flail. Late Period, 600-332 B.C. 6 i/2 inches high. Intact. Nice patina with traces of azurite.
Depicted as an aroused cobra, with an erect wide hood, incised bulging eyes and incised mouth. Ptolemaic Period, 300-32 B.C. 5 inches high. Intact as shown. From an old New Jersey collection.
Depicted as a pregnant female hippopotamus, wearing a tripartite wig, with human breasts, the hind legs of a lion and the tail of a crocodile. Late Period, 600-332 B.C. 1 1/2 inches high. Intact with intact suspension loop. From a Dutch collection. Tauret's most common role was as a protectoress of pregnant women.
A light turquoise faience figure of the dwarf god, Bes. Depicted with defined facial details, long arms and short squatting legs, his long tail trailing behind him. In a cheerful and festive pose, he is playing a tambourine. Ptolemaic Period, 300-32 B.C. 3 inches high. Intact as shown. Mounted. From an old New Jersey private collection. A household god, Bes is considered the god of music and dancing.
A rare yellowish-green faience applique depicting the head of a lion. With bulging eyes, defined mane, whiskers and teeth and with ferocious expression. Eyes with some black detail. 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D. Intact. Mounted. 2 inches diameter. Ex. English collection
Majestic figure with alert expression, with short striated mane and long striated tail. Standing on an integral base. 5th Century B.C. 4 inches high. Intact with encrustations. From a New Jersey collection.
