Greek Lekythos — Greece 500 BC - 200 BC Lovely Greek Lekythos from the Isle of Rhodes. Elegant form with a tall strap handle. Light orange clay with red and black linear painted decoration. Overall condition is very good. The handle and spout are restored, otherwise intact. A few scrapes and dings along with light deposits consistent with age. This piece was originally collected by an Orthodox priest on the Isle of Rhodes in the 1950s. This piece and several others in the priest's collection were later obtained by the founder of "The World Museum of Man" in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Approx. 6" tall - 2.5" across $475

Greek Grayware Oinochoe — Greece 500 BC - 200 BC Large Greek grayware Oinochoe from the Isle of Rhodes. Elegant tapered form with a tall body and strap handle. Light gray clay with areas of black slip remaining. Unlike the ornate examples made for the wealthy, this is a utilitarian vessel used by average, working-class Greek citizens. Overall condition is very good. The handle and areas of the spout are restored, otherwise intact. A few scrapes and dings consistent with age. This piece was originally collected by an Orthodox priest on the Isle of Rhodes in the 1950s. This piece and several others in the priest's collection were later obtained by the founder of "The World Museum of Man" in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Approx. 7.5" tall - 2.5" across $425

Greek Pottery Oinochoe — Greece 500 BC - 200 BC Greek Oinochoe from the Isle of Rhodes. Nicely formed with a tall body, strap handle and trefoil spout. Light orange clay with areas of red slip remaining along with traces of black linear decoration. Unlike the ornate examples made for the wealthy, this is a utilitarian vessel used by average, working-class Greek citizens. Overall condition is very good. Areas of the spout are restored. Also, the strap handle was broken and break restored, otherwise intact. This piece was originally collected by an Orthodox priest on the Isle of Rhodes in the 1950s. This piece and several others in the priest's collection were later obtained by the founder of "The World Museum of Man" in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Approx. 6" tall - 2.5" across $375

Greek Pottery Kyathos — Greece 500 BC - 200 BC Redware Greek Kyathos from the Isle of Rhodes. Well formed bowl with a large strap handle. Heavily encrusted surface consistent with age. This is a "common man's" plainware Kyathos. Unlike the ornately painted blackware examples made for the wealthy elite, this is a utilitarian vessel used by average, working-class Greek citizens. Condition is generally good. Two small rim chips have been restored. The strap handle has been paritally restored, otherwise intact. This piece was originally collected by an Orthodox priest on the Isle of Rhodes in the 1950s. This piece and several others in the collection were later obtained by the founder of "The World Museum of Man" in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Approx. 5" across x 2" tall $250

Roman Stone Dedicatory Fragment — Italy 200 AD - 300 AD Roman carved stone fragment with text. Most likely a portion of a dedication plaque, done around the time of Trajan or another 2nd century emperor. The text is limited, but easily readable, and could possibly be partially translated. In good condition as a fragment. The surface is weathered and eroded with some pitting and ample deposits as would be expected. Originally found in Rome in the 1960s by its former owner Frances Keane. A rare item that displays well. Custom metal display stand is included, as shown. Approx. 5" tall x 5" across. 7.5" tall on display stand. $625

Etruscan Vessel — Italy 800 BC - 700 BC Large Etruscan pottery vessel. Most likely was originally blackware (Bucchero Ware). Over the centuries much of the exteror surface has changed to a deep red color. An elegant form with ribbed sides, low footed base, strap handle and a thin neck topped by a wide spout. A rare form; the ribbed (pumpkin shape) is very uncommon. In good condition. Assembled from original pieces with restored breaks, but appears intact and near choice. Shows nice deposits of mineral and earthen encrustation, somewhat heavy in some areas. Displays beautifully. Please refer to the "Restoration Services" area of this site to see before & after photos of the repairs on this piece. Approx. 5.25" tall x 5" across $750

Cypriot Skyphos — Cyprus 1050 BC - 650 BC A Cypriot bi-chrome pottery skyphos dating to the Iron Age. Footed base and opposing handles typical of the type. Buff terracotta painted with black concentric circles. Nice deposits. Overall condition is good. Areas of the rim have been assembled from original pieces and minor losses restored, but displays well and appears choice. Approx. 2.5" tall x 7.25" across SOLD

Small Cypriot Skyphos — Cyprus 1050 BC - 650 BC Cypriot polychome skyphos dating to the Iron Age. Footed base and opposing handles typical of the type. Buff terracotta with nicely painted with black concentric circles and a wide band of red. Considerable deposits and mineralization. Overall condition is very good. One handle has been reattached and breaks restored along with two tiny rim chips, otherwise choice. A fine example. Approx. 2" tall x 5.25" across SOLD

Kushan Fertility Figures — Indus Valley 100 BC - 200 AD Two lovely Kushan (Baluchistan) pottery female fertility figures from the Indus Valley. Both wearing a headdress and a body sash. In good condition. Both with minor restoration. Custom display stands are included. The taller figure to the left is 6" tall. The feet and tips of each arm have been restored. The smaller figure to the right is 5" tall. Both arms have been partially restored. SOLD

Miniature Amphora — Holy Land 300 BC - 100 BC Miniature Roman - Holy Land terracotta amphora. Blackware (dark gray) pottery with earthen and mineral depostis. In good condition. A couple glued breaks and minor losses have been restored, but appears choice. Custom display stand is included. Approx. 4" tall x 2" across - Approx 5.5" tall on display stand $175

Iron Age Pottery Juglet — Holy Land 1000 BC - 600 BC Small terracotta juglet (pitcher) from the Holy Land, dating to the Iron Age, Period I - II. Nicely shaped body with thick strap handle. Heavily encrusted, never cleaned. Condition is near choice, minor spout chips but intact and without any repairs or restortaion. Stands upright, but has a slight tilt. A fine example. Approx. 4.5" tall x 3" across $200

Roman Pottery Items — Holy Land 100 AD - 300 AD Two small Roman pottery items. Both nice examples for their size. Item #1 - Roman terracotta head fragment depicting a youth. Fine details and very good condition. Chipped nose, otherwise choice. Custom display stand included. Approx. 2" tall, 4" tall with stand. SOLD Item #2 - Miniature juglet (oil pitcher), nicely made with stepped spout and strap handle. In near excellent condition. A couple of tiny rim chips, otherwise intact and choice. Approx. 2.5" tall. $125

Alabaster Vessel — Egypt 664 BC - 332 BC Beautiful Egyptian alabaster vessel (alabastron), dating to the Late Period, 26th - 30th Dynasty. Nicely translucent, well carved, thin walled and delicate. An elegant form, round bottomed, tapering slightly toward the top. Two small nodes at either side. Likely used as a container for cosmetics or precious scented oils. Condition is choice. No cracks or repairs though somewhat heavily encrusted with deposits and mineralization. A superb example of the type. Custom metal display stand is included. Additional photos can be seen on the "Custom Display Stands" page of this site. Just over 4" tall x 1.5" across $775

Roman Glass Bracelet — Holy Land 100 AD - 300 AD A gorgeous Roman multi-colored glass bracelet — most likely from the Holy Land area. Green glass with overlaid spiral band of yellow and red around the middle with two smaller ribbons in blue and white. Glass bracelets were common findings in Roman burials, particularly in the Holy Land, which was the center of ancient glass production. This is a choice example with no breaks, cracks or chips. The size is larger than most, originally made for an adult. In excellent, wearable condition. Just over 3" across SOLD

Early Stone Bowl — Egypt 3000 BC - 2700 BC Lovely Egyptian stone offering dish dating to the Old Kingdom, First to Second Dynasty. Finely carved from green/gray slate, very thin and delicate, an amazing example. Condition is excellent. Minor scrapes and dings, but completely intact, never broken and with no repairs of any kind. Light staining and earthen deposits, mostly on the underside. An incredible piece of ancient stone work. Very high quality. Rare and quite desirable. Seldom seen in today's market. Just over 4.5" across x 2.5" tall $1500

Large Corinthian Aryballos — Corinth, Greece 600 BC - 550 BC Large Greek Corinthian aryballos. Typical round-bodied with thick flat rim and strap handle. Nicely decorated with concentric bands of red and orange around the middle. Flower pedal designs at the shoulder and broad stripes around the top of the spout. This type of vessel was used in ancient times to hold precious scented oils and perfumes. Globular aryballos were used by Greek men, the elongated versions (called alabastrons) were used by women. Overall condition is very good. No breaks, cracks or repairs. Several scraps and dings as is common. Some areas of paint loss and mineral encrustations as would be expected. Rare for its size and near choice. Approx. 3.25" tall x 2.5" across. $500

Corinthian Alabastron — Corinth, Greece 600 BC - 550 BC Lovely Corinthian alabastron. Typical in form for this type, graceful and elegant. Beautifully decorated with a row of 4 prancing animals and concentric bands of red and orange around the middle. At the shoulder are flower pedal designs. A single pierced suspension hole at the top, just under the rim, This type of vessel was used in ancient times to hold precious scented oils and perfumes. Globular (aryballos) were used by Greek men, the elongated versions like this were used by women. Overall condition is quite good. A portion of the spout restored along with some very minor paint touch ups. Some surface spalling and areas of paint loss remain. Nice deposits and mineral encrustations. Approx. 3.25" tall x 1.75" across. $450

Small Corinthian Aryballos — Corinth, Greece 600 BC - 550 BC Small Greek Corinthian aryballos. Typical round-bodied with thick flat rim and strap handle. Nicely decorated with concentric bands of red and orange around the middle and top. At the shoulder are amimal and geometric designs. This type of vessel was used in ancient times to hold precious scented oils and perfumes. Globular aryballos were used by Greek men, the elongated versions (called alabastron) were used by women. Overall condition is fair to good. The bottom has been restored along with some areas of surface damage. Minor paint touch ups. Still retains some areas of paint loss, deposits, mineral encrustations, etc. Approx. 2.25" tall x 1.75" across. $350

Eqyptian "Ka" Mummy Mask — Egypt 1000 BC - 30 BC Unusually large Late Period or Ptolemaic Period Egyptian mummy mask. Most likely dating more specifically to 664 BC - 30 BC. Known as "Ka" masks, they were affixed to the sarcophagi in an effort to draw the spirit (or Ka) of the deceased back from wandering to rejoin their mummified body. The Egyptians believed that the spirit could wander freely from its tomb to revisit places and people it had known in life. However, if the spirit could not find its body upon its return, the spirit would be cursed to wander the earth forever without a place to rest. The Ka would allow the spirit to recognize its sarcophagus upon its return. This example is more crudely executed than those made for the wealthy elite, but is of a type more typical of Ka masks from the middle or lower classes. Some of the finer ones were made from plaster, gesso, cartonage, etc., whereas this type is carved only from wood. Most likely made of palm wood, it shows heavy signs of insect damage (tiny holes, tunnels, etc.) and patina you would expect to see in wood from this region and of this age. This example has wooden dowels that would have been used to affix the object to the sarcophagus (they were cut/sawed flush when it was removed from the coffin). Importantly, this example also shows that two separate pieces of wood were doweled together to create a wooden surface large enough for the face to be carved. This is exactly what you would expect to see on an example made and used for the lower economic classes. Wood was scarce in Egypt and obtaining one solid piece large enough for a mask would have been a luxury. So they made efficient use of what wood was available by laminating pieces together joined with dowels. A simple example, but still powerful and amazingly expressive despite minimal cuts to form the facial features. Displays beautifully. Included is a custom shadow-box display case with a black finish. Display frame measures approx 24" tall x 16" wide x 4" deep. Provenance: Ex. Nomis Antiquities. Ex. Gerald Alderman Collection. Authenticated by Egyptologist, Dr. Serop Simonian. Approx. 14" tall x 9" across x 2.5" deep $3000

Samanid Bowl — Near East 800 AD - 1000 AD Lovely Islamic glazed bowl dating to the Samanid Dynastic Period, 9th to 10th Century AD. Beautiful glazed interior in rich shades of dark green and brown on a golden yellow ground. These colors were quite common during this period and have also been seen in bowls and storage vessels from the earlier Parthian Dynastic Period. These slip-painted wares constitute a great advance in pottery decoration. Normally the pigment runs in the kiln, as seen on splashed wares in Mesopotamia in early Abbasid times. By the introduction of a ground slip and slip pigments, potters could better control the designs while in the kiln, and thus were able to produce a great variety of surface decorations. This example shows a nicely executed striped pattern. Overall condition is near excellent. A few minor dings, but intact and with no cracks or restoration. An exceptional example of its type. Just over 10.5" across x 3.5" tall SOLD

Holy Land Pottery Vessel — Israel 100 BC - 100 AD Lovely terracotta pitcher from the Holy Land. Rounded body and low ring base, the neck is tall and slightly tapered with a flared spout. The handle is wide and flat with a ribbed pattern. Buff clay showing moderate deposits and encrustation. A large example with an elegant form. Superb construction and very thin walled. A high quality piece in near excellent condition. Perfect, save one small chip at the tip of the spout that has been restored, otherwise no other repairs. A very pretty piece! From "The Jewish Museum" New York. Shown in the "Israel in Antiquity" exibit. Approx. 5.5" across x 9" tall $500

Roman Bowls — Eastern Provinces 200 BC - 200 AD Two nice Roman terracotta bowls. Most likely from the Eastern Provinces. Both are flat bottomed with flared sided. The larger is in light colored clay with some exterior staining and deposits. The smaller example is a light yellow-cream color also with minor staining and deposits and has a slightly irregular base. Both are in choice condition with no cracks, breaks or repairs. A few tiny dings around the rims, but overall near excellent. Elegant form, pretty. The custom metal display stands are included. Ex. Pacific Northwest Collection. They display well together so are being sold only as a pair. Large bowl is approx. 3" tall x 6.5"across. Small bowl is approx. 1.5" tall x 4.5"across. $350 for both. Not for sale individually.

Roman Terracotta Vial — Holy Land 100 AD Nice Roman era pottery vial from the Holy Land. Elongated oval bottom with slightly tapered neck and flared rim. Buff terracotta clay with black bitumen paint around the top. Some deposits and mineral encrustation, but overall in very good condition. No cracks breaks or repairs. Only one small ding near the top, otherwise choice. Elegant shape. A rare item that displays beautifully. Ex. Ohio private collection. Approx. 4.5" tall x 1.5" across $150

Roman Terracotta Bowl — Israel 37 BC - 324 AD Large Roman period pottery bowl from the Holy Land. Excavated in Israel. Low footed, shallow bowl with red slip and moderate to heavy encrustations, mostly on the bottom. In good condition with a single glued break. The break is clean and hardly noticable. The hairline crack could be easily restored at minimal additional cost. Ex. E. Krumbein. Approx. 8" across x 2" tall $110

Neolithic Egyptian Vessel — Southern Egypt 3500 BC - 3200 BC Very early, pre-Dynastic Egyptian terracotta vessel dating to the Naqada II period. Similar to the type found at Malkata and around the Fayoum. It has a rounded body narrowing at the neck then widening to a flared rim. Somewhat textured and encrusted surface, what Petrie would have categorized as Type M, "rough-faced" pottery. Originally acquired around 1960 by a professor at a local university (Wake Forrest). He dug this and other similar pieces in Egypt while on an archeological salvage expedition during the construction of the Aswan Dam. In very good condition, would be choice save one small hole in the side and a single rim chip, otherwise intact with no repairs or restoration. A very rare and desirable pre-Dynastic Egyptian artifact. Approx. 6" tall x 5" across $650

Antique Wood Carving — Europe 1600 AD - 1800 AD, Possibly Earlier Small oak decorative carving from Europe, most likely from England. Nicely carved face surrounded by scroll-work (hair), executed in high relief. Beautifully detailed face with eyes upturned toward the heavens. Originally used as a church pew decoration, it shows some wear as would be expected, but overall in excellent condition with no breaks or cracks. One tiny chip missing from the lower lip. This pieces was sold to me as Early Medieval 600-800 AD - I have since been told it is much later so I have changed the description and price. This is outside my area of expertise. If any of you experts out there can help positively date this item, your input is welcome. Thank you. Approx. 3" tall x 2.5" wide. Just over 1" thick. $200

Large Pottery Skyphos — Southern Italy 4th Century BC Unusually large bowl with protruding foot and thick handles at the rim. Once black but now shows some wear. Interesting weathered surface. Broken and reassembled from 4 large pieces with unrestored breaks. Displays impressively. Ex. Arte Primitivo 4.5" tall x 8" across $650

Pottery Pitcher — Roman 3rd Century AD Nice little pitcher with loop handle and trefoil spout. Possibly used to hold oil and fill lamps. Encrusted on the bottom but in excellent condition. 3.5" tall x 3.75" across $150

Auction Catalogs - Classical Antiquities and Islamic Art

Misc. Catalogs — 1967 & 1974 1967 Swiss Auction - Kunstwerke Antike with prices realized list 1974 Ancient Art - Robert J. Myers with prices realized list approx. 8" x 11" $15 for both

Rare Hardback Sotheby's Catalog — 1992 Important Antiquities "From the Norbert Schimmel Collection" Very rare hardback catalog with dustjacket. Minor dustjacket wear and one page has a small ink smear (printing error), else in fine condition. approx. 8.5" x 11" $25