AMPHORA VASEAmphora VaseAMPHORA VASEAmphora Vase
Greek amphora, two figures, soldierGreek amphora, two figures, soldier and seated lady, anthemion and Greek key borders, 6th century B.C., 21-3/4 in. Extensive restoration and reconstruction.
Greek amphora, satyrs chasing nymphs,Greek amphora, satyrs chasing nymphs, 6th century B.C., 15-3/4 in. Extensive restoration and reconstruction, surface abrasions and losses.
ANCIENT GREEK STYLE AMPHORAAncientANCIENT GREEK STYLE AMPHORAAncient Greek style amphora decorated with mythological figures and sailing vessel with fish. Figures include Hercules, Cerberus, Athena and Hermes. 20th Century. Glazed terracotta and hand painted. Repairs to base.
33" H x 11" Diameter of mouth.
GREEK BRONZE AMPHORAGreek BronzeGREEK BRONZE AMPHORAGreek Bronze Amphora, on metal stand Dimensions: 8 1/2 in. high (21.6 cm.), Overall: 11 x 4 in. (27.9 x 10.2 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Gordon F. Taylor, an employee of the San Francisco Opera for over 40 years Condition:
A Classical-Style Plaster AmphoraA Classical-Style Plaster Amphora Vase of ancient Greek inspiration decorated with figures in black and white height 33 in. diameter 19 in.
An Antique Greek or Roman PotteryAn Antique Greek or Roman Pottery Wine or Oil Amphora as found with shell and barnacle encrustation height 18 in. diameter 12 in.
ANCIENT HELLENISTIC AMPHORA MOONANCIENT HELLENISTIC AMPHORA MOON FLASK Ancient Hellenistic amphora metal moon flask, the garlic head mouth with everted lip, neck with elongated ears and round body with Asian influenced phoenix and dragon motif, likely a Silk Road related relic. 4.5" H x 2.5" diameter.
LARGE GRECO-ROMAN STYLE SHELL ENCRUSTEDLARGE GRECO-ROMAN STYLE SHELL ENCRUSTED AMPHORA Possibly ancient, two-handled earthenware vessel encrusted on the outside and inside the neck with shells and accretions, the interior with a few sea worm tubes, the bottom point broken off, on later wrought iron stand, approx. 25.5"h x 16"dia (amphora), 36.5"h x 19"w (incl. stand)
Large and Dramatic Greek "GrandLarge and Dramatic Greek "Grand Tour" Black-Figure Footed Amphora, in the 5th century B.C. style, the central body with a reserve of the seated Hercules wearing the skin of the Nemean lion and waited on by a maiden, the reverse with a reserve of Artemis the Huntress, both neck reserves of the dancing Pan with his pipes, h. 24-1/2", dia. 10-1/2".
AMPHORA FIGURAL BASKET VASEDESCRIPTION:AMPHORA FIGURAL BASKET VASEDESCRIPTION: An amphora vase featuring a multi colored figural scene of kids climbing on a woven basket. Stamped on bottom "Amphora Austria, 1471, 5" CIRCA: 20th Ct. ORIGIN: Austria DIMENSIONS: H:12" x W:10.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
3 ANCIENT ISRAELI CERAMIC VESSELS3 ANCIENT ISRAELI CERAMIC VESSELS INCL. AMPHORA VASEThree (3) Middle Eastern Antiquities. 1st item: Two handled jug, found in Jericho, Middle Copper Age , 4000-1550 BC. 7"H. 2nd item: Amphora Wine Vase, found in Hebron, Middle Bronze Age, 2100-1500 BC. 9"H. 3rd item: Small jug, found in Hebron, Late Bronze Age (1550-1200 BC). 3 1/2"H. (2 items come with wire stands). All items acquired from the Omar Khayyam Museum, Jerusalem, 1990. Certificates of sale and authentication available to the winning bidder.
Condition:
Double handled jar has chips to upper rim, up to 1/3", weathering, and mineral encrustation. Other items both intact with weathered surfaces.
AMPHORA VASE, HEIGHT: 9-1/4 INAmphoraAMPHORA VASE, HEIGHT: 9-1/4 INAmphora Vase, Height: 9-1/4 in
AN ANTIQUE MEDITERRANEAN TERRACOTTAAN ANTIQUE MEDITERRANEAN TERRACOTTA AMPHORA VESSELAn Antique Mediterranean terracotta amphora vessel, Classical Antiquity The handled amphora earthenware vessel recovered from a shipwreck, recovery date unknown 33" H x 10" Dia. Dimensions: 33" H x 10" Dia.
LARGE ANTIQUE EARTHENWARE AMPHORALARGE ANTIQUE EARTHENWARE AMPHORA ON STANDLarge antique earthenware amphora, attributed by consignor as a Roman amphora coming from a large shipwreck in the Mediterranean sea, narrow cylindrical neck, double handles, over tapered oval-shaped body, together with a later metal stand, restoration, overall: approx 29.5"h, 13"diam
An Amphora Figural Vase Light blueAn Amphora Figural Vase Light blue color glaze picked out in gilt supporting a woman figure holding a water jug; base with incised stamps "Amphora" "Austria" crown shape number 4860 37.
Amphora Art Pottery Vase biomorphicAmphora Art Pottery Vase biomorphic design with seagulls on textured burgundy glaze gold tri-handled openwork rim 7'' excellent.
CHINESE POTTERY AMPHORAETwo ChineseCHINESE POTTERY AMPHORAETwo Chinese Han Dynasty or Han Dynasty-Style Pottery Amphorae , faceted globular bodies molded with spirals, broad flat handles, lozenge-shaped rims, h. 6 7/8 in. and 8 1/4 in
ANCIENT PHOENICIAN POTTERY TRANSPORTANCIENT PHOENICIAN POTTERY TRANSPORT AMPHORA**First Time At Auction**
Ancient Near East, Phoenicia, ca. 8th to 5th century BCE. A sizable and splendid wheel-thrown pottery transport amphora with a wide hemispherical base, a tapering body, a rounded shoulder, a petite rim, and a pair of applied loop handles, all enveloped in rich remains of creamy beige pigment. Based on the shape, this amphora may have been used to transport stewed fruit or salted fish (larger examples were used for wine and olive oil), however the lack of the original cork and pitch stopper mean the original contents are unknown. Amphorae formed the basis of the ancient Mediterranean economy as storage vessels for transporting goods throughout the Empire, with examples found from North Africa to Britain. The rounded base on this amphora was intended for storage in soft ground; the handles made the amphora easy to transport on ships by placing it in a specially-designed rack and roping it through the handles to others. Size: 13" Diameter x 22" H (33 cm x 55.9 cm); 24" H (61 cm) on included custom stand.
The form of the amphora is considered Phoenician, though many of this tradition were manufactured in Carthage in Tunisia, Sulcis in Sardinia, and Mozia - an island on the Western coast of Sicily. This vessel bears a striking resemblance to an amphora donated to the Il-Hagar Museum in Malta in 2020 (found published in the Times of Malta, "Ancient amphora donated to Il-Hagar" published October 19th, 2020). Handwritten information on base reads, "MALTA | FOUND 2[?] MARC[?] [?]ATHAM TERRY | [?] IRISH FUSILIERS | [?]"
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Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003; ex-old English collection, acquired in the 1980s
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#177324
Condition:
Expected surface wear with nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Minor chipping and pitting to handles. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice remains of white pigment. Handwritten information on base reads, "MALTA | FOUND 2[?] MARC[?] [?]ATHAM TERRY | [?] IRISH FUSILIERS | [?]"
THREE ANCIENT GREEK-STYLE POTTERYTHREE ANCIENT GREEK-STYLE POTTERY REPRODUCTION AMPHORAS, LATE 20TH C., TWO MARKED ON BASE, DETAILS INCLUDE: TWO SMALLER MARKED ON BA...Three Ancient Greek-style pottery reproduction amphoras, late 20th C., two marked on base, details include: two smaller marked on base "Exact Copy 480 B.C./ 500 B.C., Hand Painted in Greece", figural decoration to both, 9 1/2" h. and 8 1/2" h.; along with an unsigned larger amphora with numerous figures and mythological winged creature, tapered neck over baluster form, intentionally distressed finish, 15 1/2" h., all pieces with wear consistent with age and use.
AMPHORA VASE, HEIGHT: 12-1/2 INAmphoraAMPHORA VASE, HEIGHT: 12-1/2 INAmphora Vase, Height: 12-1/2 in
AMPHORA VASEAmphora Vase MarkedAMPHORA VASEAmphora Vase Marked On Bottom Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House And Is 65.00 For This Item In The Continental U.S. Or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
Condition:
Excellent condition with no damage or repairs. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging.
A Continental Bronze and GlassA Continental Bronze and Glass Amphora after the Antique the glass vessel of ovoid form with a flared mouth and applied handles raised on the tripartite figural monoped supports joined by a stretcher. Height overall 19 1/2 inches.
FIGURAL POLYCHROME AMPHORA VASEDESCRIPTION:FIGURAL POLYCHROME AMPHORA VASEDESCRIPTION: A Roman-Greco amphora vase composed of a terracotta with gesso foundation. Features hand painted figural and floral scenes throughout. Finished with double handles, tapered neck, and a slightly flared rim. Script underneath. "Handmade in Athens, Greece"
CIRCA: 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: Greece
DIMENSIONS: H: 16" x D: 8"
CONDITION: Cracks and chipping to paint. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Amphora Basket Vase, c.1900 heightAmphora Basket Vase, c.1900 height 7.1 in — 18 cm
ANCIENT GREEK POTTERY EWER ANDANCIENT GREEK POTTERY EWER AND AMPHORA Likely c. 1st c. BCE, small classic Greek terra cotta ewer decorated with black designs and etched lines, 6"h x 2"dia; with, Greek piriform body amphora, 5.5"h x 1.75"dia
GREEK BLACK-FIGURED CERAMIC AMPHORA,GREEK BLACK-FIGURED CERAMIC AMPHORA, AFTER ANTIQUITY 16 ?" x 10 ?" x 8 ¾" Classical ceramic vessel after antiquity, hand painted with black figures on red background with antiqued finish, depicting Greek mythological scenes.
LARGE BLACK POTTERY AMPHORA, HANLARGE BLACK POTTERY AMPHORA, HAN DYNASTYA black glazed amphora, Han dynasty, of a globular body rising to a square mouth, body decorated with carved with a spiral pattern, flanked by a pair of curved handle.H:32cm Provenance:Cowperthwaite Family Collection
AMPHORA VASE. Large cream coloredAMPHORA VASE. Large cream colored vase with cherubs and gilt fruit and foliate decoration. Impressed ''Amphora Austria 0808''. 17 3/4'' h.
A ROMAN STYLE AMPHORA FRAGMENTA ROMAN STYLE AMPHORA FRAGMENT A Roman style amphora fragment, the single handle with figural reserves above the incised and reeded body, 11.5"h x 12"w
Amphora pottery basket, blue glaze,Amphora pottery basket, blue glaze, 11" long, 6 1/2" h, no damage, stamped amphora, Made in Czechoslovakia Estimate $100-200
Small Amphora Vase Ceramic vaseSmall Amphora Vase Ceramic vase with a rounded body and short neck, two curved handles with openings. Covered mottled matte glaze. Raised design features shiny glazes in shades of purple, blue, dark green, gold, and white. Marked "Amphora/Made in Czecho-Slovakia" in underglaze blue, impressed "15533/5", and signed "P." on the bottom. Measures approx. 5-7/8"H x 6-1/2"W.
GREEK ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE AMPHORA,GREEK ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE AMPHORA, DIONYSIAN & BATTLEGreek, Attic (Athens), ca. 480 BCE. A splendid pottery amphora adorned with black-figure decoration of a Dionysian scene on 1 side and 2 warriors on the other, both enhanced by incised details and applied beige pigment. Sitting upon a discoid foot, the elegant vessel displays a classic silhouette with an ovoid body, a sloped shoulder, an attenuated neck, twin tubular arched handles, and a flared rim. One side of the body features a bearded Dionysus - the Greek god of wine - crowned by an ivy wreath and draped in a long chiton and himation. Shown in profile, the ancient deity faces right as he converses with a maenad and holds out a kantharos with one hand, perhaps inviting his female companion to take a sip. His other hand grasps lengthy vines that meander across the scene. Conversely, the alternative side exhibits a pair of confronting, helmeted soldiers: a Scythian archer on the left and a Greek hoplite on the right. Size: 6.5" Diameter x 10" H (16.5 cm x 25.4 cm)
The Scythian thrusts his spear towards the hoplite with his right hand, while carrying a bow in his left and a quiver at his waist. Dressed in greaves, the Greek warrior grasps 2 spears and a circular shield embellished with a blazon of an anchor that he holds in front of his body. A band of zigzag motif decorates the top of both scenes, and a horizontal register of rays adorns the area just above the foot. A lustrous black pigment envelops the remaining exterior of the amphora, as well as the interior of the rim.
First appearing on pottery of the 8th century BCE, shield blazons are often featured prominently in scenes of hoplites. These symbols were sometimes intended to terrify one's opponents - such as in the case of the Gorgoneion - while, in other cases, shield blazons were connected to the owner of the shield and carried a personal import. Examples of this would be the image of a lion being used to represent the strength and courage of a warrior or a snake to symbolize wisdom and immortality. Like the hoplite in this example, Sophanes, the son of Eutychides, bravest of the Athenian fighters at Plataea (480 BCE), was said to bear the image of an anchor on his shield. In his "Histories," Herodotus wrote of Sophanes saying, "Two different stories are told about him: one, that from the belt of his breastplate he carried an iron anchor slung from a bronze chain, which he would throw whenever he drew near his enemies so that when they broke out of their position in the ranks to assault him, they would be unable to budge him; then, when his opponents were in flight, his tactic was to pick up the anchor and chase them with it. That is one of the stories; according to the other […], he did not actually wear an anchor attached to his breastplate, but instead had an anchor as an emblem on his shield, which never ceased moving and was always in swift motion."
The battle scene is starkly contrasted by the images of Dionysian delight on the other side of the amphora. Portrayals of Dionysus from this time period often show him with a full beard, as seen in this example. Later artists shifted to depicting him as a youth, with a smooth face, while his follower Silenus was shown as an older man with a full beard. The cult of Dionysus was hugely popular in the Greco-Roman world, and symbols of the god and his followers are found on many vessels, sculptures, and monuments - signifying the freedom created by wine, music, and ecstatic dance. Maenads were female followers of Dionysus and made up an important part of the god's retinue, known as the thiasus. Translating to "raving ones," the maenads were often portrayed in a state of euphoric frenzy through a combination of dancing and intoxication.
Provenance: private Wabasha, Minnesota, USA collection; ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000; ex-prominent Encino, California, USA collection
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#171828
Condition:
Professionally repaired with restoration and repainting over break lines. Some minor chips to rim, handle, and along break lines. Nicks and abrasions commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with impressive preservation of pigments and detail. Greek letters carved on underside of foot, possibly reading "Z E."
SMALL SICHUAN BLACK POTTERY AMPHORASMALL SICHUAN BLACK POTTERY AMPHORA JAR Of gray pottery and black pigments the amphora made in two vertical sections of which the seams are visible having been incorporated into the overall geometric design of the amphora. Oval in section the vessel rests on a small circular for ring and is topped by a short neck fashioned in an almond-shaped section that trumpets into a lozenge-shaped lip. Two broad flat handles extend from the lip are seamlessly absorbed into the vessel at its widest part. The vessel is decorated with two pairs of carved spirals situated at the waist three bands of small closely-packed vertical incisions encircle the neck in imitation of the lozenge shaped lip above. Four carved curved lines in parallel ripple outward from the lip on the looped handles which is further ornamented by two finger impressions running the length of the handles; 6 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. PROVENANCE: The Chinese Porcelain Co. NY.
ROMAN AMPHORA - Classical RomanROMAN AMPHORA - Classical Roman Terra Cotta Amphora with two handles and tapered rim encrusted with sea growths on late 19th c wrought iron stand the urn alone is 34 1/2'' tall 12'' diam 43'' tall overall in stand.
ROMAN POTTERY TRANSPORT AMPHORA,ROMAN POTTERY TRANSPORT AMPHORA, 1ST CENTURY A.D. HEIGHT OF AMPHORA: 30 IN. (76.2 CM.), HEIGHT WITH STAND: 34 IN. (86.4 CM.)ROMAN POTTERY TRANSPORT AMPHORA, 1ST CENTURY A.D., the tapering bulbous body with flaring rim and shaped handles on wrought iron stand with marine encrustation Dimensions: Height of amphora: 30 in. (76.2 cm.), Height with stand: 34 in. (86.4 cm.) Provenance: Found off the coast of Monaco with lead export seal