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Classical Antiquities, Islamic & Near Eastern Art

Welcome to the Classical, Islamic & Near Eastern Art Gallery. Offered here are ancient Classical and Egyptian Antiquities as well as Islamic and Near Eastern artifacts. This gallery will be regularly updated so check back often. Please ask if you would like additional photos or more in-depth descriptions. Enjoy your treasure hunt...

NOTE: All items being offered on this website have appropriate provenance and are legal to buy and own under the United States statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, Chapter 14. Every purchase comes with a written certificate of authenticity (COA) and are fully guaranteed to be as described. Provenance and accurate, detailed condition information is included with each listing.

To Purchase or Ask a Question: Contact me via email at: joey@ancientartifax.com or call 828-322-2942. Payment options are check, money-order or PayPal. Credit Cards can be processed through PayPal. Discount may apply on the purchase of multiple items.

Shipping costs are not included in the purchase price. Shipping options are (U.S. only) via USPS Priority Mail, UPS Ground or FedEx. Tracking info will be provided. Fragile items will be double-boxed.

International Sales: Shipping outside of the United States is no longer available. International shipping has become overly stressful and is no longer an option due to unpredictable costs, customs issues and import/export restrictions that vary by country.

Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Spindle Whorl Alabaster Spindle Whorl — Egypt

1st Millennium BC

A rare and very large ancient Egyptian alabaster (stone) spindle whorl. It features a finely carved flat disk with a short cylindrical shaft protruding from a central hole that would have held the wooden spindle. A very thin and delicate example. In fair to good condition. Generally intact and original with some light surface erosion and moderate deposits present. Chips missing from the central shaft that appear to be ancient damage. No repairs or restoration. Shows nice translucency.

Ex. A. Weinberger of NYC, acquired from an old New York collection.

Just over 2.25" in diameter.

$275

Near Eastern Roman Egyptian Pottery Oil Lamps Pottery Oil Lamps — Mid and Near Eastern

Lamp 1 (left) - A Jewish 'menorah lamp' from the Holyland dating to the 4th to 6th Century AD. In poor to fair condition. Cracks at the wick hole and manufacturing flaws on the bottom. Somewhat crudely made and doesn't sit level, but is completely original with no restoration or repairs. 4.25" long.

Lamp 2 (right) - A Roman-Egyptian oil lamp dating to the 1st to 2nd Century AD. Impressed decoration around the fill hole and deposits on the surface. Intact, with no repairs or restoration. 3.5" long.

Ex. A. Weinberger of NYC, acquired from an old New York collection.

$225 each or $400 for both.

Mid-Eastern Brass Scribes Pen Inkwell Travelers Case Box Islamic Pen Case — Middle East

Early to Mid 20th Century

An antique scribe's pen box and inkwell. These portable brass containers were used to hold quills and ink during desert expeditions. The pen box and inkwell have hinged lids and are decorated with engraved floral designs. In near excellent condition. A nice, older example. Custom metal display stand included.

Approx. 7.25" long. Approx. 3.25" tall on the stand.

$150

Roman Holy Land Oil Lamp Roman Oil Lamp — Holy Land

1st Century AD

A small Roman mold-made terracotta oil lamp from the Holy Land, dating to the time of Herod the Great and Jesus. It has a lug-type handle and is decorated with 4 concentric rows of raised nodes. There's a wick hole and a center hole for filling with oil. A fine and prefectly preserved example with ample surface deposits present inside and out.

Ex. J. Behnkin estate of Atlanta, GA.

Approx. 2.75" across x 1.5" tall

SOLD

Ancient Greek Duanian Spectacle Kaythos Dipper Duanian "Spectacle" Kaythos — Southern Italy

400 BC - 300 BC

A lovely Greek Duanian Kaythos (wine ladle - dipper) from Southern Italy. A round, shallow bowl with tall strap handle all painted with red and dark brown geometric decoration. The rim shows thin bands with wider bands in the bottom, encircling a segmented square in the center. The handle, painted in fineline linear and diamond shapes, is topped with double-ring 'spectacles'. The underside is painted with concentric bands, chevrons and a central square. Condition is very good. The handle has been reattached in two places with breaks restored along with two areas of rim restoration and some light paint touch ups. There are minor paint losses and scattered deposits overall. Areas of the bottom are heavily encrusted with thick deposits. A rare type and desirable form.

Ex. J. Behnkin estate of Atlanta, GA.

Bowl is approx. 7" across and handle is approx. 4.5" tall.

SOLD

Persian Kashan Copper Ewer Kashan Copper Ewer — Persia

1100 AD - 1300 AD

A large Kashan copper ewer from Central Persia dating to the Seljuk Period. Footed base and rounded body with stepped shoulder, topped by a tall tapering spout. Made from hammered copper and shows the remains of a bronze handle which attached on the side and again near the top of the spout. The missing handle would have likely been a tall arched type, typical of the period. May have also once had a hinged lid. Condition is poor to fair. Heavily encrusted over the green (verdigris) surface with rust and staining where the handle was once attached. One large hole and other smaller losses along with cracks and dents. Some areas are thin and fragile, but overall is stable and displayable. Definitely shows its age, but is a rare survivor of the period.

Approx. 12.5" tall x 7" across.

$450

Luristan Bronze Spear Points and Javelin Point Luristan Bronze Points — Persia - Middle East

1000 BC - 800 BC

Three fine Luristan bronze age weapon points from ancient Persia. All are heavily encrusted and have a nice patina. They display well on custom metal stands which are included as shown.

Point #1 (left) is a spear point with tang intact. Minor blade edge losses otherwise in very good condition. Approx. 7.5". Approx. 10.25" tall on the stand.

Point #2 (center) is a rare javelin point. Intact and near excellent condition. Approx. 9.5". Approx. 11" tall on the stand. SOLD

Point #3 (right) is a spear point with tang intact. In very good condition. Minor repair to the tip, otherwise choice. Approx. 9.75". Approx. 10.25" tall on the stand. SOLD

Ex. J. Behnkin estate of Atlanta, GA.

Points #2 and #3 are SOLD. Remaining point is $250.


Ancient Islamic Oil Lamp and Salt Cellar Bamiyan Oil Lamp and Bowl — Afghanistan

12th Century AD

A lovely Bamiyan pottery oil lamp from ancient Persia. Has a light blue-green glaze, ribbed sides and raised geometric designs around the top. Considerable deposits and areas of iridescence. Condition is very good. Some glaze loss and craquelure. Chipping down both sides of the wick opening, otherwise intact. A nice example. Approx. 6" long. - $450

Small Bamiyan pottery bowl; likely a salt cellar. Green glaze inside. In very good condition. Intact with moderate deposits and exterior glaze loss. Approx. 2.5" across. - $100

Priced individually or $500 for both pieces.


Greek Grayware Oinochoe Vessel Greek Grayware Oinochoe — Greece

500 BC - 200 BC

Large Greek grayware Oinochoe. 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 Oinochoe Vessel Greek Pottery Oinochoe — Greece

500 BC - 200 BC

Greek terracotta Oinochoe. 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 Kyathos Handled Cup 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


Large Greek Aryballos 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


Medieval Carving 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


Greek Large Pottery Skyphos Greek Pottery Skyphos — Southern Italy

4th Century BC

Medium sized terracotta skyphos with ring-type base and thick handles at the rim. Once black but now shows some wear and glaze loss. Interesting weathered surface. Broken and reassembled from 4 large pieces with unrestored breaks. Displays nicely. Ex. Arte Primitivo

4.5" tall x 8" across

$450


Oil Pitcher Roman Pottery Pitcher — Holy Land

3rd Century AD

Nice pottery pitcher from the Holy Land, dating to the Roman Period. Lovely form with wide body, loop handle and trefoil spout. Probably used in ancient times to hold oil and fill lamps. Encrusted on the bottom but in excellent condition. No cracks, breaks or repairs.

3.5" tall x 3.75" across

SOLD


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