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Greek Geometric Bronze Votive Oinochoe Pendant
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Pre AD 1000 item# 595357
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Apolonia Ancient Art
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$425.00
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This Greek bronze oinochoe is known as a "votive pendant" and dates from the Geometric Period, circa 8th-7th century B.C. This piece is approximately 2 inches high and is mounted on a custom clear/marble stand with clay, so it can easily be removed. This piece was votive and was used as an offering in a temple, or a grave, and was also made for use as an offering at an oracle site such as Dodona or Delphi. This piece is in the form of an oinochoe which was used primarily for pouring wine, and as a sacred offering, it served as a wine offering as well. This piece has a dark brown/green patina and there are heavy mineral deposits seen on the inside of the vessel. An interesting piece and an early Greek bronze. Ex: Bonhams Antiquities, London. Ex: Private English collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Superb Greek Hellenistic Silver Mastos Bowl
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Pre AD 1000 item# 595929
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Apolonia Ancient Art
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$4865.00
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This piece is a Greek silver bowl that dates from the Hellenistic period, circa 4th-3rd century B.C. This superb piece is approximately 3.5 inches high by 5.75 inches in diameter, and weighs approximately 256 gms. This piece was formed from one sheet of hammered silver, then this sheet was placed on a spinning lathe with a conical wooden mold. Another mold was then placed on top, and was then forced down over the other mold. The solid sheet of silver was sandwiched between these two molds, and even heat was added, which thus formed the shape and smooth sides of the bowl on the the inner and outer surfaces. The spinning bowl was then cut at the top rim, and the top rim was then folded under. The top rim was finally sealed with a bead that is seen on the inside. In addition, there is a round double-bead design that is seen on the outer bottom. This piece has some heavy outer white calcite deposits and a nice even light gray patina, and is in an "as found" condition which is rare for a vessel of this type. This piece is known as a "mastos" bowl and the type is seen in D.E. Strong "Greek and Roman Gold and Silver Plate", London 1966, p.108, fig.24. This type of vessel was used as table ware for a wealthy individual, and was also utilized as a ceremonial type piece. This piece is a large and superb example for the type, and is analogous in size and condition to the example seen in Sotheby's Antiquities, New York, Dec. 2001, no. 291, ($4,000.00-$6,000.00 estimates). This piece has some minute ground pressure marks, but is otherwise in superb condition and is better than most examples. Ex: Private German collection. Ex: Private New York collection. (Additional documentation is available to the purchaser.) I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Rare Greek Bronze Aryballos Stand
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Pre AD 1000 item# 944693
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Apolonia Ancient Art
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$1265.00
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This rare piece is a Greek bronze stand that was likely made for an aryballos type glass vessel that has a rounded bottom (See attached photo showing a glass aryballos with a rounded bottom that is dated from the same period as the bronze stand offered here). The piece offered here dates circa 7th-6th century B.C., and is approximately 2.8 inches high, by 2 inches in diameter for the upper bowl. This attractive piece is intact, and has a nice dark green patina with some dark green deposits. This piece has some bottom roughness and a minute dent on the upper bowl, otherwise it is in superb condition. This piece is also a two-part construction, with the bowl and the stem cast as separate pieces. The outer bottom of the bowl has nice decorative inset concentric circles that are a hallmark design feature of the Greek Geometric Period, circa 8th-7th century B.C. The base stem has decorative bands that are designed in relief, and this allows one to easily grasp this piece, and in addition, all of these decorative elements give this piece a great deal of eye appeal. A nice rare piece that is seldom seen on the market. Ex: M. Ward Gallery, New York. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Superb Large Greek Geometric Trefoil Pitcher
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1040039
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Apolonia Ancient Art
303-321-7351 gallery
$2,365.00
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This superb piece is a large Greek pitcher that dates to the Greek Geometric period, circa 8th-7th century B.C. This piece is approximately 10.75 inches high by 8.5 inches in diameter. This superb piece is a light gray terracotta and is near mint quality. This intact vessel also has no noticeable chips and/or abrasions which are usually associated with ceramics of this type. This attractive piece also has nice light to dark brown earthen deposits and minute root marking. There is a single strap handle and trefoil mouth which allowed water and/or wine to be poured in a controlled manner. This piece also sits on a ring base that stabilizes this vessel a great deal, and together with the trefoil spout, are design innovations that represent a huge leap in ancient Greek ceramic design/production. This piece is scarce in this size and near mint condition, and is a very attractive early Greek light gray ceramic. Another analogous example nearly the same size is seen in Sotheby's Antiquities, London, July 1991, no.245. Ex: Private CA. collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Near Eastern Black Steatite Spindle Whorl with Figures
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Pre AD 1000 item# 968903
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Apolonia Ancient Art
303-321-7351 gallery
$625.00
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This charming piece is a black steatite spindal whorl that was used for weaving textiles. This pieces dates circa 3100-2600 B.C. and is likely Anatolian or Syrian, as the four figures seen on this piece are analogous to the figures seen on carved cylinder seals for the period and region. (See Sotheby's Antiquities, London, "Western Asiatic Cylinder seals and Antiquities from the Erlenmeyer Collection, Part 1", July 1992, no. 31-33.) Black steatite is very difficult to carve, as it is a very hard stone, and this adds to the rarity of this piece. In addition, this type of stone comes mostly from the Syrian region, and cylinder seals, rather than spindle whorls, are much more common. This piece is approximately 1.25 inches in diameter, by .5 inches high. This piece is conical in shape, has a hole bow drilled through the center, and has four separate registers with a figure within. Two of the figures seen in profile may be images of a deer, and a dog or a wolf. The other two images may be seen from the top, and may represent the same animals, but if seen in profile, they are very anthropomorphic, and its also possible that both views were meant to be portrayed. This piece has very minute root marking and striations that are seen on the entire piece which is a good sign of authenticity, in addition, there are mineral deposits seen in many of the low relief points. This piece is scarce to rare, and is in superb condition for the type. A custom stand is included. Ex: Private French collection. Ex: David Leibert collection, New York. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Near Eastern Iranian Bronze Leaping Lion Handle
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Pre AD 1000 item# 836800
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Apolonia Ancient Art
303-321-7351 gallery
$2875.00
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This complete piece is a solid bronze cast of a leaping lion. This piece is a vessel handle, as the two front legs have a groove under the paws which fit over the rim of a vessel. This exceptional and extremely rare bronze is from Iran, dates circa 150 B.C.- 225 A.D., and may be Parthian. (For another analogous example that is of the exact size and type, and may be cast from the same mold see: "Ancient Bronzes, Ceramics, and Seals. The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern, Central Asiatic, and European Art.", Los Angeles County Museum of Art Pub., 1981, no. 659.) This piece is approximately 3.8 inches high by 3.7 inches long, and has a nice dark green patina. The head is seen turned to one side and has a very realistic expression, and is a superb example of art from the period. Mounted on a custom marble base. Ex: Harlan J. Berk collection, Chicago, Ill. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Superb Greek Apulian Lekythos: Monopoli Group
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1067939
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Apolonia Ancient Art
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$1,865.00
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This superb piece is a Greek Apulian lekythos that dates circa 340-320 B.C. This intact piece is approximately 5.5 inches high, and is in superb condition with no repair/restoration. This piece has vibrant light orange and black colors, with some dark brown highlight lines seen within the design of the bust of the young woman. This young woman is likely Persephone or Demeter, who according to Greek myth, presided over the change of the seasons and "birth and rebirth". The young woman is seen wearing a sakkos, which was a decorated hair net, and she also has a black curled hair bun seen below the sakkos and behind the ear. There is also a palm leaf seen before the bust of the young woman, and this palm leaf is an ancient Greek symbol of victory and triumph. This piece also has some spotty white calcite deposits seen mostly on the back side of the vessel. This piece is also classified as being attributed to the Monopoli Group by A.D. Trendall in "Red Figure Vases of South Italy and Sicily", Thames and Hudson Pub., New York, 1989, p. 93, fig. 227, no. 5. The artistic style of this piece is also analogous to the female busts attributed to the Ascoli Satriano Painter (See p.93 noted above.), and this painter reflects a strong Paestan influence. The forward open eyes, detailed nose, and rounded chin are analogous features. This piece is an excellent example of an Apulian-type piece that has strong Paestan artistic style, and as such, is a scarce example. Ex: Christie's Amsterdam, Feb. 1985, Sale 575, no. 293. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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British Celtic Bronze Chariot Terret Ring
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Pre AD 1000 item# 600190
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Apolonia Ancient Art
303-321-7351 gallery
$1675.00
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This interesting piece is a Celtic bronze ring, otherwise known as a "terret ring". This piece dates circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. and it was reportedly found in the southern coastal region of the United Kingdom. This piece was mounted on a war chariot and was used as a guide for the horse reins, as the reins would pass through the ring and gave the charioteer more control over the horses. This piece is approximately 2.25 inches high by 2.5 inches wide, and is large enough for two sets of reins to pass through. The design of this piece, with the raised center and oval shape, also allowed for better separation of the two sets of reins. There was also a mounting peg that went up the inside bottom, as this piece has a recess hole. This piece was made during the period when Caius Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 B.C. The war chariot, with one charioteer and one warrior with a spear and shield, was new to the Romans as a weapon of war. Chariots were used by the Romans as a method of transport and not as a war machine, and not even the Celts of Gaul used a war chariot. The Romans faced two-wheeled and four-wheeled chariots which carried the warriors into the attack. The war chariot was introduced to Britain in the 3rd century B.C. by the Parisi of Yorkshire, the tribe whose Gaulish capital still bears their name (Paris). The Celtic chariots were made of light wooden frames and were elaborately fitted with bronze fittings and wheels with iron rims. The war chariot is featured in many of the sagas of Celtic mythology and the piece seen here is an excellent representation of the native Celts of Britain. This piece has a graceful shape, has a nice dark green patina, and is complete and intact. (See Bonhams Antiquities, London, Dec. 1995, no.339 for a comparative example. 2500-3500 pounds estimate.) This piece is also mounted on a custom clear plexiglas/marble stand. Ex: Private English collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Near Eastern Sassanian Steatite Ellipsoid Animal Seal
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Pre AD 1000 item# 924673
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Apolonia Ancient Art
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$565.00
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This Sassanian seal has an image of an animal, possibly a wolf or a fox. The carved image is seen on the flat side of the piece, and this piece dates circa 4th-5th century A.D. The carving is done by the creation of deep lines which accent the limbs and head of the animal. This piece is made of a hard black steatite, which is very difficult to carve, and consequently, there are few Sassanian seals that are made from this material. This piece is approximately .6 inches high, and has six carved round decorative circles that are carved in high relief. These circles are a hallmark of fine Sassanian artistic style, and this type of carving is seen on carved Sassanian glass beakers. (For the type see "Masterpieces of Glass in The British Museum", by D.B. Harden, London, 1968, no.137.) There is also a bow-drilled hole that is seen at the center of the piece, and this piece was probably part of a necklace. There are some dark brown deposits seen in various sections of the piece, and there are some minute stress cracks which are an excellent mark of authenticity. This type of seal is scarce, as the material is made of a hard black steatite and the degree of workmanship is very high. This piece is from modern day Iran and the black steatite stone is native to this region. Ex: Joel Malter collection, Los Angeles, CA. Ex: Private CA. collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Mint Roman Glass Bottle with Flat Rim
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Pre AD 1000 item# 583883
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Apolonia Ancient Art
303-321-7351 gallery
$2875.00
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This mint quality Roman glass bottle dates circa 1st-2nd century A.D., and is approximately 6.3 inches high by 5.3 inches in diameter. This attractive piece has an extended flat and thin upper rim which is intact, and as such, is a rare example for the type, as most Roman glass vessels of this type have a cracked and/or broken upper rim. This vessel also has an exceptional multi-colored patina, and is much better than most examples of this type. This vessel is also a light blue-green color, and it has light brown and white calcite deposits that are seen both on the inside and outside surfaces. (See "Roman and Pre-Roman Glass in the Royal Ontario Museum" no. 146, p.58, for an analogous example.) The piece offered here is seldom seen on the market in this quality. Ex: private New York collection. Ex: Fortuna Fine Arts, New York. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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