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Greek Silver Tetrobol of Olynthos with Apollo
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Pre AD 1000 item# 593674
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Apolonia Ancient Art
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$625.00
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This mint state silver tetrobol (four obols) was minted in northern Greece in the fortress city of Olynthos. This quality piece was minted circa 420-400 BC and is an early issue for the mint. The obverse has Apollo wearing a wreath and the reverse features his lyre. The name of Olynthos runs around the lyre. Olynthos was the center of the Chalkidian League and issued a series of coins with beautiful heads of Apollo. This classical period coin shows the early head of Apollo for the series, which is known as the "severe style". This style also best represents archaic period Greek sculpture. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Mint Greek Attic Black-glazed Lekythos
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Pre AD 1000 item# 824479
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$1865.00
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This Greek Attic lekythos dates circa 5th century B.C. and is approximately 8.3 inches high. The condition of this exceptional piece is mint quality, with no repair and/or restoration. This piece has not been over cleaned as well, as there are attractive white calcite deposits that are seen on one side of the vessel. This piece has a deep black lustrous glaze on the main body, a beautiful multi-colored iridescent patina seen within the black glaze, black rays seen on the upper shoulder, and a red line seen above the black glaze on the body. This type of vessel held olive oil, and perhaps was sold along with the oil. This type of piece also served as a grave offering. The extended neck and flat mouth of this vessel allowed one great control of the oil as well. (For an analogous vessel see: Bonhams Antiquities, London, Oct. 2008, no.173.) Ex: Private English collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Impressive Greek Silver Necklace with Intricate Design
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Pre AD 1000 item# 854857
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Apolonia Ancient Art
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$4675.00
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This impressive piece is a Hellenistic Greek silver necklace that dates circa 2nd century B.C. to the early 1st century A.D. This piece is approximately 21 inches in length, and is made from several strands of silver in an intricate interwoven pattern, resulting in a massive thick chain that is approximately .39 inches in diameter. The clasp is made from bronze and is very durable and can be used even today. There are two cylindrical terminal ends which attach to the bronze clasp, and these terminal ends have an attractive wire band "S" type pattern within. This "S" type pattern is a Hellenistic Greek convention of art as well. The central round hoop also has this pattern, and the round hoop may have framed a carved gem or perhaps an ancient coin. This piece could only have been owned by a wealthy individual, as it has an extremely high degree of workmanship very impressive visual appeal. There is also a small ancient repair seen on one side of the chain, and this piece may have been broken and subsequently repaired because of civil unrest. Another example of this type of piece was offered in Christie's Antiquities, London, Oct. 2006, no. 62 (L3,500.00-L5,500.00 Pounds estimates.). This piece is from the same collection as the example offered here, and both of these pieces are analogous to the example seen in "Ancient Gold: The Wealth of the Thracians" by I. Marazov, New York, 1998, p. 117, no. 36. The piece offered here may easily be worn today with some minor restoration, and a carved gem or coin can easily be added into the central round hoop. This piece is also a nice collectable as a piece of ancient jewelry, and is an important collectable as is. This silver piece has an attractive dark grey patina and the bronze hoop has a nice light green patina. A custom necklace case is included. Ex: Private German collection, Krefeld, Germany. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Cute Greek Bronze Votive Bird
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Pre AD 1000 item# 616487
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$1375.00
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This cute Greek bronze bird dates from the Geometric period, circa 8th-7th century B.C. This piece was cast in the lost wax process and it is solid with no hollow core. This bird is probably a duck or a goose, as the head has a flat bill, dotted eye, elongated neck, and plump body. The dotted eye feature is a Greek Geometric period convention of art that is seen on many figural objects as well. This piece is votive in nature, as pieces were hung as an offering to the gods in sacred oracle sites such as Delphi and Dodona. This is why there is a suspension loop seen at the top of the piece. Similar examples have also been found at the Enodia sanctuary at Pherai, Thessaly and at the Itonia sanctuary at Philia, Thessaly. This solid piece is approximately 2.4 inches long by 1.9 inches high and is complete. This piece has a beautiful dark green patina and it is in superb condition. This piece is mounted with clay on a custom plexiglas/marble stand and can easily be removed. This piece can also stand by itself in the sitting position. This piece is analogous to the example seen the Leo Mildenberg Collection, "Animals in the Leo Mildenberg Collection", Mainz, Germany, 1981, no. 76. Ex: Private English collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Greek Geometric Bronze Double-headed Bull Pendant
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Pre AD 1000 item# 723165
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Apolonia Ancient Art
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$1875.00
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This esoteric Greek bronze dates to the Geometic period, circa 8th century B.C., and is in the form of a suspension pendant. There is a suspension hoop seen on the top center of the piece, and the inner hoop diameter is approximately 3/8 of an inch. This inner diameter is large enough to fit a large chain and/or hoop attachment. The overall piece is approximately 3.5 inches long and has some weight, as this piece was solid cast. The design of this esoteric piece has a graceful arc, which is analogous in design to the earlier Greek Mycenaean pendant designs that date circa 1200 B.C. This piece is well made, as it as stands by itself on the extended twin legs and is perfectly balanced. (For an analogous designed bull head and type see "Gods and Heroes of the European Brpnze Age" by Katie Demakopoulou, Thames and Hudson Pub., 1998, no. 70.) This piece may also have been part of an elaborate necklace that was made of several animal type pendants. This piece is also complete and is intact in superb condition. This piece has an attractive dark green patina with minute spotty mineral deposits. This piece also comes with a custom display stand. Ex: J. Eisenberg Collection, New York, New York. I cerify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Sensual Greek Hellenistic Terracotta of Aphrodite
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Pre AD 1000 item# 807465
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Apolonia Ancient Art
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$2375.00
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This exceptional Greek Hellenistic terracotta was mold made from a light brown clay, and has spotty traces of a thin white glaze. This piece dates circa 250-150 B.C. and is in superb condition, with no apparent repair/restoration. This piece is very voluptuous, and has a very sensuous body and beautiful face. There is no question that this piece was meant to portray a young Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love. This piece is likely from Myrina in Asia Minor, as this center produced the finest of Greek terracottas in the late Hellenistic period. (For the type see "Classical Terracotta Figures" by James Chesterman, Ward Lock Limited Pub., London, 1974, no. 85.) This figure has her hair set in a detailed "melon-type" coiffure, and she is seen seated nude with her hands at her side. This piece was likely votive as well, and/or was possibly a fertility offering. This piece is exceptional in that the molding, relative to the hair and the face, is very detailed as it is beautiful. This piece is approximately 4.7 inches high and sits on a custom black plexiglas stand. A beautiful exceptional example that is not often seen on the market in this quality, as it is mint quality with beautiful traces of original white pigment. Ex: Private German 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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Dainty Greek Apulian Pelike with Beautiful Female Bust
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Pre AD 1000 item# 804176
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$1675.00
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This dainty piece is a Greek Apulian pelike that dates circa 3rd quarter of the 4th century B.C. This piece is approximately 6.25 inches high and is 100% original, although it has been repaired from several fragments which are mostly near the base of the piece. This piece has spotty white calcite deposits, and some minute root marking. This piece has a beautiful female bust on one side and a nude, running youth on the other. The female bust probably depicts Persephone, who in ancient Greek myth was associated with the change of the seasons, and the cycle of birth, death, and re-birth. This bust is also much better art than what is usually seen for the period, as the face has a high degree of realism, the sakkos she is wearing over the hair is very detailed with a white and black dot pattern design, and the curled hair and white shell earring in the center of the bust attract the eye to the slightly upturned face. The running youth is seen holding a staff in the left hand and a situla with swinging handles in the left. Situlas of this type made from bronze were used to carry wine in symposia or at funeral ceremonies. Other analogous examples can be seen in Sotheby's Antiquities, New York, Dec. 1996, no. 329. ($1,000.00-$1,500.00 estimates, $1,725.00 realized; and for the painter see Sotheby's Antiquities, New York, June 1989, nos. 483 and 483A.) This piece has also been attributed to the Group of the Dresden Amphora. Ex: Private English collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Exquisite Greek Attic Blackware Mug
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Pre AD 1000 item# 577270
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$925.00
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This exquisite Greek Attic blackware mug is in flawless condition and has a deep black lustrous glaze. This pieces dates circa 5th-4th century BC and is approximately 4.4 inches high by 3.5 inches in diameter at the rim. This piece has attractive spotty white calcium deposits and has a black circle/dot pattern symbol, which is seen centered on the base at the bottom. This symbol is a mark for an Athenian ceramic shop, and the esoteric shape of the body displays great skill in the potters hand. Ex: Gunter Puhze collection, Germany. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Mint Greek Xenon Kantharos with Wave Pattern
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Pre AD 1000 item# 613441
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$1275.00
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This superb piece is a kantharos that is intact and it is a scarce type. This Greek ceramic is classified as "Xenon ware", and was named after a similar kantharos that is now in Frankfurt that bears the inscription "XENON". This type of pottery represents a further aspect of Apulian pottery, which may be a combination of native Greek from southern Italy and mainland Greek, meaning a Greek artist from Attica. This vessel may also have been an importation from Attica into Magna Graecia (southern Italy). This type of kantharos also follows the earlier Greek Attic kantharos types known as a "Saint-Valentin" kantharos, which were produced circa 450 B.C. Both of the types noted above have a ring base and ellipsoid handles. This piece was produced circa 375-350 B.C. and is a glossy blackware with matt pinkish red designs. Xenon ware usually displays decorative motifs such as laurel, wave patterns, ivy leaf, and chevrons. All of these elements are seen on both sides of this piece, and the condition of this vessel is mint, as it is intact and the painted details are very vibrant. There are some spotty white calcite deposits with some root marking in sections of the vessel. This vessel is scarce in this condition and size, as it is approximately 4.25 inches high by 6.25 inches wide from handle to handle. Ex: Private German collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Rare Greek Peucetian Column Krater with Tendril
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Pre AD 1000 item# 786146
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Apolonia Ancient Art
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$1675.00
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This rare Greek ceramic is a column krater that is in mint condition and has no repair/restoration. This piece dates circa 4th century B.C., and is approximately 9.2 inches high. This piece has a dark brown mat slip that was done over a light tan clay. There is a nice floral tendril vine design on the upper shoulder that runs around the vessel, dark brown Greek geometric period type bands seen on the main body, and spotty white calcite mineral deposits that are seen on various sections of the vessel. This piece is known as "Peucetian" and is very analogous to the Greek ceramics that are classified as being "Messapian". This piece is classified as a "native Greek" ceramic, from the Apulian region of southern Italy, and is divided into three main groups based on the three main geographical areas. Messapia in the south and east, Peucetia in the central coastal area, and Daunia in the north, between the Fortore and Ofanto rivers and including Canosa and the district around it. (See "The Art of Southern Italy, Vases From Magna Graecia", by Margaret Ellen Mayo, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Pub., 1982, page 288-289.) This vessel is relatively rare, as it is a column krater, and most vessels of this culture are small two-handled kantharos cups. This rare vessel is very analogous to three vessels of this type now seen in the National Archeologico Museum, Taranto, Italy, inventory nos. 4825, 4826, and 4827. (See "South Italian Vase Painting" by A.D. Trendall, London, 1966.) This rare vessel was also wheel made, and is a superb example that is from this native Greek culture known as "Peucetian". Ex: Donna Jacobs Gallery, Birmingham, Michigan (circa 1980's) Ex: Robert Novak collection, St. Louis, MO. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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