Red-Figure Apulian Stamnoid Pyxis from the TPS Group. A very rare form for a pyxis, knob handle now missing from lid and has a nice red wash over the reserve area. The details of the female of fashion are done in white and yellow. The lid has a spoke patter with elongated stripes and Chevron pattern just underneath the rim. Small handles done in black and femal figures framed by the typical South Italian palmette. Stands on a small pedestal foot. Measuring 4.5 inches...

Ancient Apulian small red-figured kothon with a double handle in the form of a Herculean Knot. Ovoid body and a thin overhanging lip with tongue pattern in black on top and bottom of lip. Just below we find an egg and dot pattern. The body is decorated with the Lady of Fashion wearing a radiate stephane, ribbon sakkos, necklace and earrings. Beautiful flowers and vines are found to the right and left of the figure. Rear portion around the handle region is decorated with palmettes and spirals...

Ancient Greek Apulian Alabastron with large and slightly convex rim, long concave neck, two bosses beneath the shoulder and ogee foot. Egg and dot pattern surrounding neck and hook motif on the bottom portion, with thin ground line underneath. Beautiful and elegant ladies of fashion found on both sides wearing a radiate stephane, ribbon sakkos, necklace and earrings Both rising from what appears to be an acanthus plant...

An exquisite Lambayeque double chambered whistling vessel from Peru, ca. 700 - 1200 AD. Depicting an erotic scene, featuring a couple engaged in a sexual act. Both figures are superbly molded and both wearing matching head gear and painted faces in red. The male genitalia and the women’s breasts are clearly visible, both also wearing ear plugs. The vessel has a double cube body connected by a lower tube and trap bridge handle which terminates at the rear of the male figures back...

Stunning stirrup-spouted vessel, depicting the head of a male deity. Has bold facial features. painted cream ground with red-brown highlights. Incised horizontal work on the back (acting as hair) and a chevron pattern on the top of the head. Some mineral deposits on the surface, however in excellent condition said for a small hairline underneath the handle at the back portion of the head (barely visible). A very rare and interesting piece. Measures 5 ¼ inches tall...

Moche Blackware stirrup vessel with high relief decoration depicting a Moche Deity wearing a serpent belt and head-dress, weilding a spear in one hand . This Deity is often portrayed fighting with a sea monster. In this case, the sea monster is portrayed as a crab like creature with human legs. This is a mould made vessel, with a few chips at the base is from the Early Intermediate Period, A.D. 300-600. Height: 8.6 inches. X 6 inches wide.

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The skyphoid pyxis was a very popular vase type in the Greek Colony of Sicily...

Rare red-figured Globular Apulian lidded pyxis, portraying Nike. The double winged Nike is adorned with a radiate stephane and ribboned saccos , white beaded necklace and earrings. The lid is set on a tiered foot and is decorated with an olive branch (symbol of victory) thus the association with the goddess Nike. This vessel has vivid colour, with intact white and yellow pigment surrounding much of the lid. In an excellent state of preservation with only a few small shards joined around the lip...

Lovely miniature Apulian Lekythos ca. 350 B.C with ray patterns on the neck, palmette on the side and a red-figured dove on the other. This Lekythos is in an exceptional state of preservation and for its size is well proportioned. Old collectors number on base. Height: 3 inches.

Provenance: Ex. Craig C. Dochniak Collection, USA.

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Here you find a sophisticated Apulian Kantharos decorated with a "lady of fashion" on both sides of the cup. Both females are adorned with a radiate stephane, ribbon sakkos, necklace and earrings. Each side is framed by white Ionic columns and the elegant concave handles scroll down to form leaf on the outer portion. The pedestal foot is in four degrees and in solid shape. Overall good condition, with professional restoration to top of rim on one side with original fragments. Some paint touch u...

This is a very large Nazca bowl which dates to circa 300 A.D. This bowl is decorated in warm and natural colourful hues of orange, red, brown, and cream. The outer panel is decorated with what appears to be flower blossoms which surround the entire bowl. This Nazca bowl has a thin wall construction and is completely intact without any cracks or restoration of any kind. A very reasonable price, for such a large and lovely Pre-Columbian bowl. Bowl measures 3.5” high by 8” in diameter.

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Here we find an elegant ancient Pre-Columbian Nazca ceramic bowl circa 300 A.D. This bowl is decorated in colourful hues of orange, red, brown, and cream. The outer panel is decorated with peppers/capsicum which surround the bowl. There are 3 tiny chips on the inner rim which can be seen in the photo. The colours associated with the “Nazca Culture” are earth based, as can be seen in this beautiful bowl. This Nazca bowl has a thin wall construction and is completely intact. Bowl measures 2....