Ancient Greek Pottery

visible teeth and expressive eyes. Magenta ware is a class of household pottery containers (mostly lamp

vessel. The hydria is a type of ancient Greek pottery water vessel with two or three handles, used for

from the Greek Hydria, or water vessel. The hydria is a type of ancient Greek pottery water vessel

designs. Historical Background: Ancient Origins: Campana vases have roots in ancient Greek and Roman

example of ancient Greek pottery and is an important part of the history of Greek art and culture.  

Group of 3 ancient Mediterranean terracotta pottery handle fragments . I have several sets of these

A very fine example of an ancient Greek bottle-shaped alabastron, from ancient Gnathia on the

ancient Greek pottery forms. The circular urns have a square-form base and each has an inner liner and

ancient Greek pottery forms. The circular urns have a square-form base and each has an inner liner and

A large, elegant ancient Greek blackware hydria, in exceptional condition, dating to the 4th

An ancient Greek Attic black-figure lekythos, dating to around 490 BC. Of Classic form, the

motifs of Ancient Greek pottery. Black basalt was developed in 1767 by founder Josiah Wedgwood I with the

classical motifs of ancient Greek pottery. Black basalt was developed in 1767 by founder Josiah Wedgwood and

ornamentation and shape exhibits a striking 18th century recollection of ancient Greek pottery. The Hellenistic

An ancient Greek Attic black-figure lekythos, dating to circa 490 BC. A joyous scene decorates

A beautiful ancient Greek Apulian red-figure lekanis, dating to 350–300 BC. The lekanis of

Greek pottery, neoclassical scenes of maidens outfitted in togas alongside swags of flowers and stiff

A well provenanced ancient Greek blackware oinochoe jug, dating to the 4th century BC. The piece

classical motifs of ancient Greek pottery. Black basalt was developed in 1767 by founder Josiah Wedgwood and

name given in modern terminology to a type of ancient Greek pottery vessel used to pour small

Euphronios (c.535-470 BC), black lacquered ancient Greek red-figure (orange) pottery style vase with splashes

A well provenanced, large, elegant ancient Greek blackware hydria, dating to the 4th century BC

An ancient Apulian Greek red-figure fish plate, dating to the 4th century BC. Sitting upon a

, Mycenaean Greece, as well as with the ancient civilizations of the Near East, Egypt, and southern Anatolia

An elegant ancient Greek black glazed ceramic kylix, produced in Athens, circa 4th century BC. A

are subtly anthropomorphic, however this piece is quite overtly so, leaving no doubt that the ancient

A particularly finely painted ancient Greek Apulian red-figure bottle, dating to the 4th century

An ancient Cypriot iron age geometric period oinochoe (or wine jug), dating to circa 750-650 BC

An ancient Greek Campanian pottery rhyton or drinking vessel, dating to circa 350 BC. The lower

This sophisticated print features a female figure on what appears to be a chard of ancient pottery

A stunning ancient Greek Apulian red-figure olpe, dating to the 4th century B.C. This delicately

A terracotta figure of a warrior from Cyprus, dating to the Cypro-Archaic period, circa 750–600 BC. The bearded figure is shown standing, his right arm folded across his chest, pr...

A terracotta model of a warrior on horseback, from Cyprus, dating to the Cypro-Archaic period, circa 7th - 6th century BC. The horse standing with head raised, the helmeted rider...

A base ring ware jug from Cyprus, dating to the Late Bronze Age, circa 1550-1200 BC. With ring base, plump body, cylindrical neck, rimmed mouth and strap handle. Potted from orang...

A large and very well preserved ancient Cypriot Iron Age Geometric Period amphora, dating to circa

A large red polished ware Cypriot amphora, originally from the collection of General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832-1904). Dating to the early Bronze Age, circa 2700 - 1900 BC. Wit...

A pottery jug from Cyprus dating to the Middle Bronze Age, circa 1900-1650 BC. Of typical drab

A Cypriot amphora, dating to the Cypro-Archaic period, circa 700-600 BC. With splayed foot and wide voluminous body, rounded shoulders, cylindrical neck and two double strap handl...

. Originally seen in ancient Greece in architecture and pottery, this design is timeless and still widely used

Ancient Greece Thira pottery form known as a -nippled ewer- , 18th-19th century BC. (see photo

Pair of 19th Century German hand colored engraving, depicting ancient Greek "red figure" pottery

shape of long-necked swans. The design of the swans take inspiration from Ancient Greek and Roman

outlined designs. The company’s name, “Keramis,” was derived from keramos, the ancient Greek word for

friezes, and in bands on the pottery of ancient Greece from the Geometric Period onwards. The design is

from the other, in classical style, referring to the painting of Ancient Greece that decorated craters

, were highly symbolic in ancient Greek culture. Roosters were often depicted on ancient Greek pottery

internally decorated with gold powders. Inspired by ancient Greek pottery, the Amphora was a traditionally a

design, with traditional motifs and shapes characteristic of ancient Greek pottery. Materials: Iron

amphora honey colored glass comes from the classical shape of ancient Greek pottery. It is made up a two

A beautiful, rare and well provenanced ancient Greek, Paestan Red-Figure Hydria (water carrying

larger examples. Most Greek oenochoe were in painted terracotta pottery but metal oenochoe were probably

Group of three ancient Cypriot/Greek iron age geometric period pottery vessels - one larger amphora

ancient wedding rituals. The surface is decorated with a vegetal frieze around the shoulder, framed by

greatly sought after because of the large size of the plates. They represent ancient Greek red and black

A large and handsome Cypriot Early Bronze Age jug, dating to around 2400 BC. Of typical burnished red ware, with plump, rounded body, tall cylindrical neck and loop handle. Pr...

A red-figure pelike from Apulia, South Italy, dating to the 4th century BC. Of typical form, with a ring base, plump body, cylindrical neck, flare mouth and strap handles, and cover...

Ancient Greek style "kantharos", a drinking cup with handles. In the Apulian style of southern

This fine old painting is a typical pastiche of the kind popular throughout Italy and the world in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The most commonly associated artist who really m...

Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...

Found in England, this pair of tall black porcelain vases dates from approximately 1880s. Decorated with gilt and classical Greek or Roman figures. Unknown maker. Very good antique c...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

The Renaissance Lady Roman School, circa 1890-1900 period unsigned oil on board, framed in original Italian ornate frame framed: 17.5 x 16.5 inches board: 11 x 10.5 inches Provenance...

19th century flame mahogany oval side table circa 1880. Good quality Scandinavian oval occasional table veneered in a stunning flame mahogany. 2 part matched veneer top with a carv...

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece. Excellent color and details decorative hand finished On a Desk as garniture on a mantle fireplace, on...

Bartholomäus Spranger (Antwerp, 1546 – Prague, 1611) workshop Aristotle and Phyllis Oil on canvas 64 x 54 cm In frame 79 x 72 cm The curious subject of this painting, quite...

Ancient Style Greek Black Figure Calyx Krater, 19th/20th Century Terracotta 17 x 14.5 inches A calyx krater is a type of ancient Greek pottery, specifically a type of krater (a bowl...

This exquisite 19th-century hand-painted ceramic amphora is a finely crafted Grand Tour museum replica of an ancient Greek Geometric-style vessel, circa 800 BCE. The amphora features...

This rare mythological scene depicting the Greek author Homer on the island of Scyros. You will notice the Trojan War being fought in the background. Our painting, dating from 1864...

19th Century Fernando De Luca, After Furietti, Bronze Centaur Sculpture is a fine example of the Grand Tour tradition. Furietti, an Italian sculptor, was known for his skill in creat...

Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Staffordshire, 1786. Green Jasper dip on solid white Jasper ware ground, with finely tooled, applied white Jasper bas-relief. White figural Pegasus surmou...

One of a set of beautiful ceramics from Ciboure Pottery, this piece is inspired by antiquity—evident in its form, its spare coloring, and its depiction of classical figures. Produced...

An imposing vessel, this hydria is designed around a central panel depicting the wedding procession of Peleus and Thetis. The couple stands together in a quadriga, the groom controll...