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Rare Geometric Greek Bronze Ram Figurine
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Pre AD 1000 item# 694678
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This rare Greek bronze ram dates from the Geometric period, circa 750 B.C. This charming piece is intact and is approximately 1.75 inches high by 1.7 inches long. This piece has a nice dark green patina and has spotty light brown/white mineral deposits. This piece is a standing ram, which is a much rarer type than the more often seen standing horse types for the period. The ram for the ancient Greeks represented vitality and wealth, was a favourite sacrificial animal, and was often associated with Hermes, patron deity of shepherds, travellers, and tradesmen. This association with Hermes is a strong indicator that this piece was probably a votive offering in some Greek sanctuary. (For an analogous designed piece see "More Animals in Ancient Art From the Leo Mildenberg Collection", by Kozloff, Arielle and Mitten, David Gordon, Verlag Philipp Von Zabern pub., Mainz, Germany 1986, no.53. The example noted here also has an extended tail, tapered body, and square shoulders as the piece offered here. For another example, see "Art of the Ancient World", Vol. XII, 2001, no. 52. Said to be from Thessaly, circa 8th century B.C., 2 inches long. Listed at $4,750.00. Ex: Spencer Churchill collection. ) The complete piece offered here was cast as one solid piece, as were the other two examples noted above, and was made to stand by itself which it does. This piece is mounted on a custom stand and can easily be removed. Ex: Private English collection. Ex: New York private collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Unique Greek Hellenistic (AE 23mm) Coin with Asklepios
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Pre AD 1000 item# 810315
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This mint state ancient Greek coin was minted in the Hellenistic period, and was minted in Pergamon circa 300-200 B.C. Pergamon became important under Alexander the Great, and later became the capital of the Attalid dynasty founded by Philetairos, which ranked as one of the great cultural centers of the ancient Greek world. The obverse shows the bearded bust of Asklepios, and the reverse, shows a standing Muse with a three-stringed lyre behind, and the Greek lettering meaning "Per-gamon" at the front and behind. The Muses were originally considered to be three in number: Melete ("Practice"), Mneme ("Memory"), and Aoede ("Song"). At Delphi, the Muses were named after the three strings of the early ancient Greek lyre: Bottom ("Nete"), Middle ("Mese"), and Top ("Hypate"). Hesiod, however, has ascribed the Muses to the traditional number of nine, and had allotted each of them a name. This remarkable coin has a wonderful Hellenistc portrait of Asklepios, and is in mint state ("as struck") condition which is rare for a Greek bronze issue. This coin is approximately 23mm in diameter and 6.3 gms, and has an exceptional glossy dark green patina. This piece is also extremely rare, if not unique, and is not listed in "Greek Coins and Their Values" by David Sear, Seaby Pub., London, 1979. This coin is not seen on the market, and is not only an extremely rare type, but is also an exceptional Hellenistic Greek work of art. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Philip II Bronze (AE) 18 Coin with Superb Patina
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Pre AD 1000 item# 875428
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This Greek bronze coin is classified as an AE 18, and was minted by Philip II circa 359-336 B.C. The classification as an AE 18, derives from the average diameter of this type of coin which is approximately 18mm in diameter. The obverse displays the bust of Apollo seen facing the the left, and the reverse, shows a naked youth on a running horse that is facing right. The reverese has the name of Philip above and below, is a monogram which may be a mint control mark. This piece has a lustrous superb dark green patina that is much better than other examples of this type, and has a Very Fine Plus grade. See David Sear, "Greek Coins and Their Values, Vol. II", Seaby Pub., London, 1979, no. 6698 for the type. Ex: Private CA. collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Greek Hellenistic Bronze Relief Plaque: Eros & Panther
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Pre AD 1000 item# 595233
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This Greek bronze plaque dates to the Hellenistic period, circa 2nd-1st century B.C. This piece is approximately 4.5 inches long by 3.25 inches high and has extremely high relief that is approximately 1.3 inches. This piece is an Eros that is seen pulling a rope around the neck of a panther. The panther is seen facing the viewer and the body of Eros is twisted towards the viewer as well. The scene is framed by Greek palmettes and scrolls. This applique probably was part of a bronze hydria or a bronze vessel of some type. The panther was sacred to Dionysus and the Eros seen here may be a representation of Dionysus as well. This piece has a dark green patina with spotty red highlights. This piece is complete and has no breaks and is mounted on a custom metal stand. Ex: Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, New York. Published in Gods and Mortals 1989, no.13. ($3750.00 fixed price list.) Ex: New York private 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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Beautiful Greek Bronze Fluted Kalyx Cup
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Pre AD 1000 item# 633629
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This beautiful Greek bronze kalyx cup dates circa 5th-4th century B.C. and is a large example for the type. This piece is intact and is in superb condition. The patina is absolutely gorgeous and is dark green with mixed dark red highlights, and there are spotty mineral deposits which are dark blue and red. This piece was hand made from one sheet of bronze and was hammered into shape. This piece was finished with exceptional repousse decoration in the form of a floral pattern, seen centered at the bottom, and this pattern extends up the sides with elongated petals. The shape and decorative elements seen on this piece was derived from the earlier Achaemenid (Persian empire) deep bowl. (For an explanation of the type see D.E. Strong, "Greek and Roman Gold and Silver Plate, London 1966, p.99.) This shape also appears in Attic pottery in the fifth and fourth century B.C., and the Achaemenid influence was felt in Greece well before the conquests of Alexander the Great paved the way to direct contact between Greek art and the East. These types of cups have also been found in silver with and without the design seen on the vessel offered here. This piece is approximately 4.4 inches in diameter by 3 inches high, and is a large example. The workmanship is also better than what is usually seen and this piece was probably made for the table of a wealthy individual, as it was probably used for formal wine drinking known as symposia. A plexiglas stand is also included. Ex: Private Swiss collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Mint Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet with Stunning Patina
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Pre AD 1000 item# 793283
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This mint quality bronze helmet is of the Illyrian type, and has the open face and covered ears. This intact piece is in mint condition and has a superb dark green/brown patina, with light blue, light yellow, light green, and spotty red highlights. In fact, the stunning patina seen on this helmet is certainly one of the finest seen on a helmet of this type. There are also attractive inner surface mineral deposits, which add to the exceptional eye appeal of this piece. This piece was made by hammering one solid sheet of bronze into the shape that is seen. There are minute bronze rivets that were individually applied to the outer perimeter of this piece, and this process was very labor intensive. These rivets are very decorative and may have supported a leather webbing, which attached to a leather core that served as an inner pad. There is also a well defined crest box seen at the top, a crest pin hole at the back, and a crest pin seen at the front. There is a single line seen in the forehead area, and this design provides extra strength to the helmet. This piece dates circa 6th century B.C., is approximately 12 inches high, and is a full sized example. This top quality piece compares to the Axel Guttmann example that was offered by Christie's Antiquities, South Kensington, London, "The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann Collection, Part 1", Nov. 2002, no. 55. (Realized 14,100 pounds.) This piece is also analogous in type and quality to the examples offered in Sotheby's Antiquities, New York, June 2000, no. 73. (Realized $32,950.00); and Christie's Antiquities, New York, June 2008, no. 167. ($30,000.00-$50,000.00 estimates, $40,000.00 realized.) The exceptional mint quality helmet offered here is classified as a "Type II" Illyrian helmet, as seen in "Antike Helm", Lipperheide and Antikenmuseums Collections, Mainz, Germany, 1988, pp. 48-52. The other examples cited here are also classified as "Type II". The piece offered here is one of the finest known examples of it's type, compares with the auction quality examples cited here, and is intact with an exceptional patina. This helmet may be the finest example available on the world market today due to its exceptional quality, the fact that this piece was not over cleaned, and that it has an exceptional patina which is one of the best. A custom metal stand is included, along with two large x-rays which show a great deal relative to the construction and quality of the piece. Ex: Private English collection. Ex: Fortuna Fine Art, New York. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Cute Geometric Greek Bronze Votive Bird
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Pre AD 1000 item# 616487
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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 esoteric 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 votive pieces such as this were hung as an offering to the gods in sacred oracle sites such as Delphi and Dodona, Greece. This is why there is a suspension loop seen at the top of the piece. Analogous examples have also been found at the Enodia sanctuary at Pherai, Thessaly, and at the Itonia sanctuary at Philia, Thessaly. This solid bronze 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, which also points to the excellent workmanship of the artist. This complete piece is analogous to the example seen the Leo Mildenberg Collection, "Animals in the Leo Mildenberg Collection", Mainz, Germany, 1981, no. 76. This piece comes with a custom stand and can easily be removed. 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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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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Impressive Greek Geometric Bronze Bead Necklace
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Pre AD 1000 item# 958827
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This impressive piece is a Greek bronze bead necklace, and this necklace is comprised of solid cast bronze beads that date to the Geometric period circa 750-700 B.C. This necklace is made from 13 beads which together measure approximately 17.75 inches end-to-end. All of the bronze beads are conical in design, and seven of the larger beads have a raised terminal end. The largest central bead has double-raised ridge terminal ends, and this bead is approximately 2.75 inches long. The other six largest beads measure approximately 1.5, 2, 2.4, 2.3, 1.75, and 1.25 inches long. The smaller six beads are approximately .5 to .75 inches long. These beads have an attractive dark green patina, and are all in superb condition. These beads are strung on a leather cord, and can be worn as is, or can easily be separately mounted into several different works of jewelry. The weights of the beads vary widely, and the central bead weighs approximately 29.4 gms. The other six larger beads weigh approximately 15.5, 33.5, 59.8, 30.7, 29.5, and 12.1 gms. These beads were separately hand cast, and they are all slightly different in size and weight. Two of the larger beads also have a hole from the central shaft, which probably allowed for the addition of pendants and/or other beads which hung down from these two beads. These beads were likely worn in life, as well as being votive, and are now scarce in the market. As a group, these pieces have a high degree of eye appeal and display very well. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that these pieces are authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Mint Greek Geometric Bronze Double Ax Pendant
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Pre AD 1000 item# 958305
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This mint quality piece is a Greek bronze pendant that is in the form of a double-ax. This scarce piece is approximately 1.5 inches high by 1.4 inches wide and dates circa 850-750 B.C. This piece has a superb dark green patina and is 100% intact, with no cracks or chips. This piece has a hole in the center, where this piece probably attached to a necklace and hung as a pendant and/or amulet. The double-ax symbol had Minoan origins circa 1500 B.C., and was a symbol that was adopted by the Mycenaean Greeks circa 1200 B.C. This symbol is also seen on Attic Geometric ceramics, circa 750 B.C., and is often seen representing a "S-type" shield, which also doubles as the main body of the painted figures. (For an example of this type of Attic ceramic see the attached photo. The example cited is seen in the National Museum, Athens.) It is quite possible that this double-ax symbol represented strength, power, and eternal life, and this may also explain why this symbol is seen in early Minoan art, circa 1500 B.C., and continues for another 750 years down to the Greek Geometric Period circa 750 B.C. (This type of symbol is often seen as a votive object, as the example seen in "Greek Civilization, Macedonia" by Julia Vokotopoulou Ed., Kapon Editions Pub., Athens, 1993, no. 111. See attached photo. This votive piece is a triple-ax pendant that was a grave offering, as it was made from a flat sheet of bronze.) The piece offered here may also have been a votive object as well, but it is a solid cast piece and was probably worn in life, as it was designed to be seen from both sides. (Another analogous example of the same size and type was offered in Bonhams Antiquities, London, April 1999, no. 306. This piece was listed with estimates of L750-L800 pounds. See attached photo.) The piece offered here can also be easily added to a modern pendant, and sits on a custom plexiglas stand that is included. Ex: Steve Rubinger collection, Los Angeles, CA. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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