Ancient Art

Showing 25–36 of 37 results

  • SOLD Ancient Harpocrates Figurine, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1844)

    SOLD Ancient Harpocrates Figurine, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1844)

    $395.00
    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.

  • SOLD Ancient Inca Axe Head, South America, Peru

    SOLD Ancient Inca Axe Head, South America, Peru

    $525.00

    has considerable wear on one side. Scholars describe these strong, thick, substantial yet relatively light T-shaped Inca copper alloy bronze axe heads as classic weapons of the Inca Empire centered in Cuzco, Peru. Bronze axe heads were a very valuable and versatile tool.

  • SOLD Ancient Large Stamped Red Platter, Roman North Africa (3185)

    SOLD Ancient Large Stamped Red Platter, Roman North Africa (3185)

    $450.00
    H: 2.25”  Dia: 14.5″ |Free shipping in Continental US!

    Created in the Roman North Africa  platters like this were distributed throughout the Roman Empire.  Known as  s ARS (African Red Slip) it is decorated with circular rings with perfect ridges made using a pottery wheel. This ancient serving plate is remarkable for its survival, size, stamped designs and graceful simplicity. Found in two pieces, the breaks were clean and glued together. Platters of this size are rare and are usually in multiple broken pieces with significant losses.

  • SOLD Ancient Pottery Figurine of Child Nurturer Goddess, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1845BHK)

    SOLD Ancient Pottery Figurine of Child Nurturer Goddess, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1845BHK)

    $395.00
    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.

     

  • SOLD Ancient Terracotta Carinated Flagon with Handle, Roman North Africa (3190)

    SOLD Ancient Terracotta Carinated Flagon with Handle, Roman North Africa (3190)

    $625.00
    H: 8.5” Dia: 9.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Made in the Roman North Africa, this ancient carinated ceramic flagon called coarse wear for daily use made of inexpensive durable clay was used to hydrate all kinds of people and on home altars for offerings to family deities. Carinated pottery, where the top and lower sections are angled in opposite directions forming a pointed edge, was common ancient pottery shape, this one with a handle.

  • Sale! SOLD Ancient Terracotta Platter with Stamped Designs, Roman North Africa (3186)

    SOLD Ancient Terracotta Platter with Stamped Designs, Roman North Africa (3186)

    Original price was: $465.00.Current price is: $365.00.
    H: 1.625” Dia: 10.125” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    A fine ancient Roman platter produced for upper classes, this is refined and delicate and has stamped decorative images in complex circles.  Although rough areas with small losses remain, it is an ancient piece otherwise in very good condition that, especially considering its age and use, remains a remarkable surviving piece of history.

  • SOLD Ancient Xenon Pottery Vessel, Apulia  (1784)

    SOLD Ancient Xenon Pottery Vessel, Apulia (1784)

    $595.00
    H: 3.125”  W: 3”  D: 2.875” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Miniature 4th century BCE elegant xenon Apulia vessel, flared rim and handle, with painted orange geometric designs which may have been a child’s cup or used for votive purposes.

  • SOLD Brick Tile of 2 Wéiqí Board Game Players (3346BKE) China

    SOLD Brick Tile of 2 Wéiqí Board Game Players (3346BKE) China

    $495.00

    H: 11” W: 9.5” D: 2” | SOLD

    As part of the The Song dynasty cultural expansion, government and public buildings and tombs were built with interior walls decorated with earthenware unglazed mold-made brick tiles. This fanciful vibrant tile with a scalloped frame portrays two people playing a board game called wéiqí which originated in China over 2500 years ago. It is the world’s oldest and most complex board game still played.

  • Sale! SOLD Han Dynasty Bronze Dagger-Axe (ge), China

    SOLD Han Dynasty Bronze Dagger-Axe (ge), China

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 4.375″    W: 7.375″    D:.1875″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This ancient bronze ge dagger-axe is a true glimpse of the changes in military history and would be a great addition to a collection of weapons throughout the ages. Widely produced and used in the Han it virtually disappeared after introduction of chariots and tightly military formations.

  • SOLD Paleolithic Stone Spearpoint (3171QKM) near Austin, Texas

    SOLD Paleolithic Stone Spearpoint (3171QKM) near Austin, Texas

    $495.00

    Ancient spearpoints with this triangular blade called triangular lanceolate projectile spear point were found under multiple feet of sediment about 40 miles from Austin, Texas are revising ancient American history as they are believed to be the oldest weapons ever found in North America. Considerably older than those made by the Paleoamerican Clovis culture, formerly…

  • SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of a Mythical Winged Pixiu (4018) China

    SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of a Mythical Winged Pixiu (4018) China

    $485.00

    The Song dynasty (960–1279) is considered the most culturally brilliant era in later imperial Chinese history. A massive expansion during this dynasty produced government, public and religious buildings and tombs with walls decorated with earthenware unglazed mold-made brick tiles. Some were purely decorative and others were wishes for happiness and comfort in the  deceased’s  afterlife…

  • SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of Immortal with Firecracker, China

    SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of Immortal with Firecracker, China

    $325.00
    H: 7” W: 5” D: 2.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This Song earthenware tile depicts the legendary scholar, poet and alchemist Taoist deity Lu Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals, who sought to discover the elixir of immortality and used charms still used in Chinese homes to prevent illness and ward off evil. He and his fly whisk are auspicious symbols of longevity and a wish for immortality.  Firecrackers, are traditionally used to celebrate the Chinese New Year, to bring in wishes for a safe and prosperous year, scare away evil and provide pleasure for the ancestors’ spirit.

End of content

End of content