An early, and thus rare, intact pottery figure of a lady with raised arms, Greek, likely South-Italian workshop, ca. 4th. century BC.

Attractive mouldmade figure of a lady with raised arms and likely dancing; She has an alaborate hairstyle and is wearing a finely draped gown.

Size: 13 cm. tall.

Condition: Nearly Superb! Perfectly preserved, an unimportant surface chip to the glaze at the base.

Ex. Old private collection, aquired before 1980.

Naked, pot-bellied satyr playing a double-aulos. Possibly the snapshot of a satyr play.
The artist stands narrow-legged, one shoulder slightly turned to his right, and wears a dummy belly and artificial genitals.
The prominent forehead with receding hairline, almond-shaped eyes, blown out cheeks, and a mighty upper lip. The hair reworked with modeling tool.
The back side with a slit-like vent hole. Made of two halves...

Beautiful Etruscan votive terracotta head, c. 5th.-4th. cent. BC.

A substantial terractotta in a fine condition and quality.

Size. c. 13 cm. tall and 10 cm. wide.

Condition: Near Extremely fine for the type.

Provenance: Private Collection of Bjørn De Roepstorff, an important Danish castle / mansion collection. The family lived in Italy in the 1970s and bought a few antiquities, like this nice head.

A wonderful and very rare pair of female spectators seated on a bench raising arms as if applauding, Magna Grecia, ca. 4th. century BC.

Mouldmade in redish pottery (terracotta) with fine details.

Size: c. 14 cm. tall.

Condition: Superb for the type and completely intact, with uncleaned sediments and patina.

Ex. Old private collection, aquired before 1980.

Seated Eros tightly wrapped in a heavy cloak pulled over the stippled wreath on his head. The chubby face with remains of pink color, red lips.
Eros holds a pointed amphora with a stippled ribbon/garland hanging around the vessel’s shoulder. The ends of the ribbon run down the young god’s back. The stumps on the back belong to the missing wings.
White color for the garment...

A massive greek terracotta figure of a Herm standing on a high base, Greek/South Italy, 4th-3rd century B.C.

The bust depicts a male deity with a high radiating segmented crown, underneath the long curly hair. Short wavy strands covering the forehead. In the middle of the statuette the male genitals are shown in relief. On the back of the base there's two engraved Greek letter (AK), which relates to workshop and is a signature...

Greek terracotta figurine portraying a nursing woman. Such a depiction is considered a kourotrophor: a protector or nurturer of children. She is wearing a chiton and a veil and she is nursing a naked boy. Likely Etruscan or Sicilian, ca. 5th.-4th. century BC.

Size: c. 14,8 cm. tall and 7 cm. deep.

Condition: Choice and intact still with some of it's pigment preserved.

Ex. Old Private collection, aquired before 1980.

Thin walled terracotta plaquette with the head of the scary Medusa in relief. Appealing style, with round face and wavy locks of thick hair.
Medusa is depicted as a beautiful woman, in a sharp change from her monstrous appearance in earlier periods.
Pierced on top for suspension. The thin make points to an amulet rather than a loom weight.
Auction house tag (85) behind.
Terracotta
Greek, 4th century BC
D. 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Intact, fine condition...

Head of a theatrical actor wearing a slave mask.
The mask shows a funnel-shaped mouth and arched eyebrows over beady eyes. The flattish nose with pierced nostrils, the hair combed back with scattered curls behind the elongated neck.
Superb modeling.
New Comedy mask of the hegemon therapon – the leading slave characterized as loudmouth and intriguer.
Terracotta
Greek, Hellenistic Period, 3rd-2nd Century BC
H. 4.9 cm (1.9 in)
H...

Greek terracotta figurine portraying a nursing woman. Such a depiction is considered a kourotrophor: a protector or nurturer of children. She is wearing a chiton and a veil and she is nurcing a naked boy. Likely Etruscan or Sicilian, ca. 6th-5th. century BC.

Size: c. 16 cm. tall and 8 cm. deep.

Condition: Choice and intact still with most of it's pigment preserved.

Ex. Old Private collection, aquired before 1980.

Boeotian terracotta satyr reclining in lascivious pose. His right elbow is propped up on the couch, the right hand rests on the bent knee. The upright head with snub nose, goatee beard and pointed ears.
The potbellied figure is depicted with a long scrotum and a large phallus resting over the left calf.
The figure is almost entirely covered with soil deposits, with much white slip and pink pigment underneath...

A lovely greek pottery head of a female godess, likely Aphrodites, with intact neck and all detals preserved, Hellenistic period, 3rd.-2nd. century BC.

These heads was likely ritually broken in some cases and are not rare on the market, but this head are of much better quality and style than most heads for sale.

Size: ca. 4 cm.

Ex. Collection of a German Goldsmith, 1960-1995.

Directly from Jerusalem, ancient Roman white agate bead, dated from, 100 – 300 AD

Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant.

Found in Israel and come with a certificate of authenticity

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ALABASTER COSMETIC VASE WITH A BRONZE APPLICATOR
CANAANITE, Middle Bronze Age: 1850 – 1550 B.C...

This is an unusual bronze spear or dagger from ancient Persia (circa 1500 BC). The style is similar to many specimens attributed to the Luristan culture. However, this particular piece has an unusually pronounced guard area, faceted tang, and decorated shaft. The decorations are in the form of linear incisions on the cylindrical portion of the shaft. There is also a prominent midrib in the elegant, leaf-shaped blade. This piece measures 31 cm in length and weighs 190 grams.

You are considering a very attractive ancient Roman black and white stone beads set "Necklace and Earrings"

Dated from, 100 - 300 AD

Measurements: Necklace Length: 42 cm - Earrings Length: 4.5 cm

Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel

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This is a nice bronze spear from the Luristan culture of ancient Iran. It measures 280mm and weighs 141 grams. It has a nice "as found" patina. It is very heavy, solid and stable. It has a typical leaf shape with a thick midrib. It is slightly bent but shows no signs of repair.

BRONZE OIL LAMP
ROMAN PERIOD, 100 - 300 AD
Beautifully made and decorated with 4 engraved floral design at the nozzle

Dimensions:
Length: 11.5 cm
Width: 7 cm

Condition: Handle missing otherwise intact with lovely patina

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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