Ceramic Antiquities

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl A Pre-Columbian terracotta figure from the Central Highlands of Mexico, depicting a standing figure holding a large bow...

A Pre Columbian Jalisco seated figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A Male pottery figure with red slip with elongated head and linear delineated hair wearing ear and nose ornaments, the slim body finely modelled with hands on chest seated...

A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A Fine small solid body standing figure with accented pointed nose modelled in grey clay with a w...

A striking and well-preserved pedestal-footed bowl, with vibrant painted decoration typical of early pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Flourishing during the ...

Ancient Cypriot Bichrome Ware Amphora –  Cypro-Archaic, ca. 750-400 BC A beautifully preserved Large ancient Cypriot bichrome ware amphora dating to the Cypro-Archaic period (ca. 75...

Named the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’ by German Egyptologist Hermann Schlögl, this finely inscribed fragment from a ritual vessel is believed to have belonged to Udjahorresnet, one of the ...

A Greek black-glazed pottery kantharos Circa 5th - 4th century BC Height: 17 cm (width: 23.5 cm) Provenance: Norri collection, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, UK, 1980s-1990s. The ...

A striking bichrome ware juglet with a geometric design and concentric circles in black and red slip, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of...

Pre-Columbian Tairona Double-Chambered Vessel — Colombia Circa 800 to 1500 AD A striking Pre-Columbian Tairona double-chambered ceramic vessel, from northern Colombia. Formed wit...

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif – 12th–14th Century AD, Peru An intriguing and rare Chimu stirrup vessel from Pre-Columbian Peru, dating to the 12...

Rare large Zacatecas seated Figure Pre-Columbian, West Mexico ca. 200 BCE – 300 CE A striking large terracotta figure from the Zacatecas culture, depicting a standing female with ...

Huaco with Ai Apaec Moche, Peru c. AD 200–800 Terracotta 22.5 cm high Condition: Good state of preservation. Provenance: Private collection of Remy Rey, London, United Kingdom....

Pre Columbian  Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America  A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay   Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...

A finely modeled and beautifully proportioned example, this large Ushabti figure is a masterpiece of the type. As per the custom, he is depicted mummiform, wearing a striated tripar...

Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel Culture: Nasca (Nazca), South Coast of Peru Period: ca. 200–600 CE (Early Intermediate Period) Material: Burnished ceramic with painted ...

The Classical Greek amphora with glossy black glaze and elegantly twisted handles. Depicting on one side an Athenian youth resting on a staff and wearing a himation with his right a...

A charming amulet of Pataikos, dating to the Late period and the height of faience production in Egypt. The dwarf-like figure, depicted naked and squatting, with rounded belly and ar...

19Thc Original decorated stoneware crock with handles in fine condition.This crock was found in Pennsylvania.Wonderful blue glaze decoration.

This impressive Classical Greek red-figure pottery krater originates from Athens and dates to the time of Pericles and The Parthenon. Such vessels were used for mixing wine at the sy...

Rare pre Hispanic Moche culture, pre-Inca earthenware vessel. A beautiful interesting piece, created in the southern Peru region around the 100-700 AD by the Moche culture. This rare early period...

19Thc Decorated stoneware jug from Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania with floral design.This pottery jug is in fine condition and fantastic design.

A striking bichrome ware plate with concentric circles in black and red slip, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The simple band...

This fine decorated 19thc stone ware crock from Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania.This folky tulip hand painted & decorated large three gallon crock is in fine condition.It ...

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

Presenting an exquisite ancient Greek red-figure terracotta pelike (storage jar) standing 10.5 inches tall. This piece embodies the timeless artistry of Classical Greece, featuring h...

Interesting pre-Columbian terracotta frog that appears to have undergone a curious transformation into a piggy bank at some point in its history. Elega...

A beautifully executed form, of generous proportion, from the geometric period, this sumptuous amphora displays a number of the most iconic stylistic elements of the era. A dotted r...

This exquisite faience amulet is an Aegis featuring the head of Amun-Re. The god is seen here taking on the form of a ram, wearing a striated tripartite wig and sun disc fronted by ...

Early 20th century antique hand painted Mexican homemade wooden folk art shrine / religious alter nicho box with Christ, Saint Anthony and Saint Francis. Rose painted interior wallpa...

A charming terracotta flask with a vibrant orange-red burnished surface and black-painted geometric decoration, characteristic of pottery production in Cyprus during the Cypro-Archai...

A charming jug with a beautifully burnished red-brown slip and decoration in black pigment, iconic of early Iron Age pottery production on the island of Cyprus. Produced in large qua...

Finely potted, this lovely skyphos stands on a small disc foot, with the bulbous body swelling upwards. Central figures on either side are framed by a band of dotted ovolo above and...

PRE COLUMBIAN ANCIENT SOUTH AMERICAN FINE NARINO CARCHI PEDESTAL BOWL CIRCA 1100-1400 COLOMBIA  ECUADOR A HAND MODELED POTTERY BOWL FROM THE CARCHI / NARINO  BORDER REGIONS OF  ECUAD...

This Archaic Greek terracotta bust represents a kore (maiden), likely from a representation of the goddess Persephone or a votary offering dedicated to her. It would have originally...

The interior painted with two spotted horses at play beneath a willow tree, the exterior with a cafe-au-lait glaze Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 M...

An important large Pre-Columbian Colima gourd with parrots, Comala style Protoclassic, circa 100 BC, Ex Museum collection. This beautifully burnished redware fluted vessel depicts d...

Set of Four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame. Wonderful piece to display.

This charming figure is iconic of the early, multicultural art of Cypro-Archaic Cyprus (c.750-480 BC). Crafted and placed in a sanctuary in lieu of the worshipper, it was a particula...

A set of 1851-1898 Belgium majolica pitchers, pottery jugs with pewter top.White hand painted cherubs sitting in a painting impression and accesso...

A small Greek black-glazed pottery dish Magna Graecia, circa 4th century BC Set on a ring-foot, the body has thick walls with a carinated profile and a curving interior, decorated ...

This pair of lidded 19thc sponge ware pottery bean pots are in fine condition and came to us from a Pennsylvania collection.Both are very nice condition with no chips or cracks and o...

A charming, miniature blackware bowl with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The simple banding and geometric de...

A charming bichrome ware bowl, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The concentric circles and simple banding of the geometric pat...

Pre Columbian Taíno Effigy Vessel Greater Antilles (Hispaniola or Puerto Rico), c. 1000–1500 CE Taíno Stone Pestle A Taíno stone pestle, carved in green-brown stone with a simple,...

19th century batter jug with blue painted decoration. Pennsylvania origin circa 1820-1860. Beautiful form. the bottom of the jug has a grip under the back area used to assist in Tilt...

20th C original painted bank from Mexico. The bank is more Gray than the photos.

A charming terracotta jug with a striking umber surface and orange painted serpentine decoration, characteristic of so-called Red on Black ceramic production on the Mediterranean isl...

A charming, handmade bichrome barrel juglet painted with bands of concentric circles painted in black-slip – a pottery type iconic of early Iron Age artistic production on the Medite...

A charming fragment from a Greek vase attributed to a follower of one of the most prolific pottery painters of the 5th century BC, the Douris painter. It depicts a man, in profile, w...

Large Pre-Columbian Nicoya Tripod Vessel Nicoya, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, circa 800–1200 AD A superb striking and unusually substantial Pre-Columbian Nicoya tripod vessel, ...

This is a Dutch Wood Framed Mural Of “Azulejos” or White and Blue Tiles. It depicts three rows of tiles and each one consists of three different tiles...

An impressive sculpture of Thomas François Cartier (1879-1943), of a lioness, roaring. The sculpture is made of bronze patinated and is signed T. CARTIER on the terrace. Every item ...

Mould-made, with white slip, this large terracotta female protome is as lively as she is enchanting. She wears a stephane and a himation with dark blue zigzags along the edge. The h...

A particularly well-preserved and remarkably well-provenanced bichrome ware jug with a geometric design, comprising red banding and concentric circles in black slip. The striking pat...

A charming, handmade redware jug with abstract fish decoration painted in black slip, iconic of early Iron Age Cypriot pottery, and still retaining its original export license. The g...

A pair of small Greek black-glazed pottery cups Magna Graecia, circa 4th century BC Each is set on a ring-foot and the body has thick walls forming an incurving rim, and decorated t...

An elegantly shaped and beautifully preserved jug, elongated in form and covered in a vibrant red-brown slip with bands of concentric circle decoration in black pigment. Almost iconi...