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$425.00 Original price was: $425.00.$361.25Current price is: $361.25.
H: 5.75” W: 3.375” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
An amphora is Greek jar with a single or double handles made in a variety of sizes and copied by all ancient Mediterranean trading nations. This amphoriskos, literally a “small amphora,” has a stunning profile and one handle but is top heavy and cannot stand without support. It dates from the time of the Holy Land during the first Jewish Biblical Period in Judea circa the 8th to 6th century BCE, a ancient time from which few pieces survive intact.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
H: 5.75” Dia: 3.375″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This pottery Judean juglet was made during the Biblical Period in the Holy Land (Levant) and used to hold perfume or other costly items. Its upper body tapers inward to a narrow neck to limit its pouring rate and conserve its costly contents. Covered with slip to lessen leakage and improve their appearance, these were used throughout the Roman Empire.
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$595.00 Original price was: $595.00.$505.75Current price is: $505.75.
H: 3” W: 4.75” D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This Daunian style earthenware cup was produced in the ancient northern Italian region Apulia, then known as Magna Graecia, from the 6th or 5th centuries B.C.E.. It was covered with beige slip and painted with red, brown and black earth colors in a variety of geometric patterns. Its curved rim and high handle was ideal for pouring liquids like water and wine. The handle may have been repaired as there is an uneven slip underneath it or may have been attached it was painted but it is otherwise in very good condition.
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$450.00 Original price was: $450.00.$382.50Current price is: $382.50.
H: 1.5” W: 5.125” D: 3.875” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This Han dynasty green glazed winged cup is a mingqi burial object placed in a tomb to comfort and satisfy the deceased. Winged cups were popular during the Han Dynasty when they were made from molded earthenware covered with a thick green leaded glaze which sometimes , as here, caused a chemical reaction between the lead and the tomb’s humidity resulting in an iridescent silver-green color.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
Ht: 6.5” W: 2.625” D: 1.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This ancient figurine is Harpocrates the Greek god of silence and secrets holding a jar made for a home shrine. He probably represents a royal and temple cult, as he wears a double crown symbolizing both Upper and Lower Egypt and his royal emblem signifies his association with the reigning Egyptian king, who was considered a manifestation of the Egyptian god Horus. Missing part of his right side when excavated, and no with no repairs this is a true slice of history. It pairs well with #1845 Ancient Pottery Figurine of Child Nurturer Goddess.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
H: 4” Dia: 2.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This pottery Judean perfume juglet was made during the Biblical Period in the Holy Land used to hold perfume or other costly items. With a handle and thick lip, and upper body tapering inward to a narrow neck it was deigned for ease of use and to conserve its contents. Covered with slip to lessen leakage and improve appearance, juglets were used throughout the Roman Empire. This uncleaned authentic vessel is good condition with no repairs, aged patina, surface incrustation and mineral deposits, hairline cracks, and minor discoloration.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
H: 3.375” W: 4.25” D: 3.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This ancient Judean vessel created during Israel’s Biblical Period was hand shaped using the coil method. It likely held potable liquids, cooking oil or other items. This is a rather sophisticated piece for Bronze Age vessel made millennia ago.
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$695.00 Original price was: $695.00.$590.75Current price is: $590.75.
H: 8.5” Dia: 5.5” | FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.!
This Biblical Period earthenware wine jug is rare because of its difficult chances of survival over such a long time period. Made in the Judea Holy Land, it has a tall globular body and a downward sloped shoulder that join together in a distinctive carinated edge running around its top.
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$595.00 Original price was: $595.00.$505.75Current price is: $505.75.
H: 3.625” Dia: 3.5″ | FREE SHIPPING within contiNental U.S.!
This diminutive but very elegant piece is a lekanis, a lid-covered container for cosmetics. Originating in Greece embraced by artisans from Apulia in Magna Graecia in Southern Italy who adapted this form in their Xenon wares in the 6th century B.C.E. This terracotta lidded bowl is covered with pale matte salmon decorations over a black glazed body highlighted with decorative meandering bands. Fathers in ancient times filled these bowls with small items of adornment and gave them to their daughters as a wedding gift, which would be a delightful tradition to uphold today.
container for cosmetics in the 6th century BCE.and a matte pale orange-red or salmon decoration over a black glazed terracotta body fired from red clay. It was used as a special gift for a bride from fathers with small adornment items placed inside.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
Ht: 6.75” W: 3” D: 2” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This Roman Egyptian figurine from Alexandria of a woman holding a young child is a Kourotrophos, a class goddess figures holding infants or children. Referred to as “child nurturers”, these were revered deities, cult figures and mortals who were also fertility symbols and protectors of the young. Made from a bivalve mold, this terracotta figurine was probably placed on a home altar for protection. Mother and child figures like this are universal and appear in cultures throughout the world. It pairs well with #1844 Ancient Harpocrates Figurine.
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$295.00 Original price was: $295.00.$250.75Current price is: $250.75.
Ht: 6.25” W: 3.25” D: 2.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. !
Made in Africa Proconsularis in Roman North Africa and shipped throughout the Roman Empire, this small pouring vessel was made of inexpensive and long-lasting materials and was called coarse wear for everyday use. This earthenware jug is elegant in its simplicity – tapered and undecorated except for horizontal ridges, curved single handle, simple rim at the mouth and crème clay slip. It was made using a potters wheel, seen by the circle marks on the bottom and the uniform ribbing. A fine small piece of history.
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$495.00 Original price was: $495.00.$420.75Current price is: $420.75.
H: 3.125” W: 3” D: 2.875” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
Dating from the 4th century B.C.E., this miniature pottery vessel was wheel-thrown in the Greek colonies, Apulia, Magna Graecia in Southeastern Italy. Called Xenon ware, it’s elegant shape has a curved body, small neck with flared rim and handle and is decorated with painted orange geometric designs. Its diminutive shape indicates it may have been made for use by children or as a votive vessel. Common for pottery of this age there is some fading of the painted decoration and small chips. With no discernible repairs or restorations it is in very good shape for its age and use.
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