Ancient Greek Terracotta Black-Figured Neck Amphora, 510 BC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Attributed to the Manner of The Antimenes Painter. Side A features bearded Dionysos at the centre, with his head turned back, clad in a himation with a patterned border over an ankl...
Terracotta
Greek Geometric Terracotta Amphora with Lid, 8th Century BC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This amphora is a well formed example of the Geometric period, decorated in dark brown slip with horizontal bands. The bands include short vertical lines, a blind lozenge chain, hatc...
Terracotta
Campanian Red-Figured Bail-Amphora, Southern Italy, 340 BC to 320 BC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This superb bail amphora from Southern Italy is attributed to the Astarita Painter. The balustrade shaped vase, features a semi-circular handle above, and depicts standing draped fig...
Terracotta
Ancient Greek Apulian Gnathian-Ware Pelike, 4th Century BC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming Gnathian pelike, with the obverse featuring a female head turned to the left, scrolling floral tendrils to either side, framing the central scene are a row of dots and ovo...
Terracotta
Amlash Openwork Terracotta Tripod Jar Ca. 1200 - 800 BC
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This Amlash Openwork Terracotta Tripod Jar, dating from circa 1200–800 BC, is a striking example of ancient craftsmanship from the region of northwestern Iran.
Earthenware, Pottery
4th Century BC Ancient Greek Pelike in Terracota
Located in Marseille, FR
Terracotta pelike representing a female figure, Greet Greece 4th century BC. Authentic piece seen by an expert. Dimensions: Height 23.5 cm, width with handles 14.5 cm, depth approx...
Terracotta
Ancient Greek Black Figure Terracotta Lekane - 550 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Greek Boeotian black-figure terracotta lekane, dating to the Archaic period, circa 550 BC. At times, Ancient Greece was a glorious melting pot of ideas and artistic sty...
Ancient Earthenware Juglet from Amlash, Iran, c.1600-1050 BC
Located in London, GB
A beautifully shaped spherical juglet with a small neck and unusual double handle. Its tonal, textured surface reflects its history and age, and the tiny, geometric indentations acro...
Terracotta
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Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Hu Vessel with Original Paint circa 202 BC-200 AD
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Han dynasty terracotta Hu vessel circa 202 BC-200 AD, with original painted decor.
Terracotta
Ancient Terracotta Greek Pottery Oinochoe Wine Vessel, circa 350 BC
Located in Sofia, BG
Oinochoe Greek, circa 350 BC., terracotta. H 13.2 cm. Certified Greece, Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Apulia, circa 340-325 BCE.
Terracotta
Apulian Hand-Painted Epichysis 'Jug', circa 300-400 BC
Located in CA, CA
An Apulian hand-painted Gnathian-ware epichysis in a black glaze, produced, circa 300-400 BC. The Greek Apulia region was a leading producer of ancient Greek South Italian painted po...
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Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Hu Vessel with Original Paint circa 202 BC-200 AD
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Han dynasty terracotta Hu vessel circa 202 BC-200 AD, with original hand painted decor.
Terracotta
Indus Valley Red-Painted Pottery Vessel, circa 2300-2000 BC
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This rare artifact is an Indus Valley red-painted pottery vessel, circa 2300-2000 BC. This piece comes from the Nindowari culture Indus Valley, Pakistan. The size of this piece i...
Terracotta
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