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OneGenuine ancient bronze Celtic Scythian Greek trilobe arrowhead. As pictured.
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Price is PER RING. You can pick out which you want if it is still available. These are purchased from a reliable source, but I am not an expert in identification. ... moreRings could be ancient, medieval, or very early modern. I combine shipping. Many more Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Chinese coins available, please ask if interested!
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C.4th-3rd Century B.C. A nice Ancient Greek black glazed terracotta pedestalled Salt Bowl (Salter). From the Greek colonies in Campania, Southern Italy. ... moreAn attractive salt bowl standing on a small pedestal base, which would have been a common site on Ancient Greek dining tables as salt was a vital and highly prized commodity.
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BLACK ANTIQUE SKIRTED MUSCLE ARMOR CUIRASS ADULT SIZE IS WEARABLE ADJUSTABLE It’s used to protect solders body from heavy weapons during war. It is a ... morecostume for your fancy dress party You can use these antique items for gift purposes For light sport. Your next Fantasy costume Item no: IR80712 BY NAUTICALARMOR
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Century IV-III D.C. APPROXIMATE SIZE IN MM: see the pictures.
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This ancient Greek terracotta amphora vessel dates back to a time before modern technology and mass production. It is a unique and original piece that ... moreshowcases the craftsmanship and artistry of the ancient Greeks. The vessel is made from terra-cotta and features a beautiful clay color that adds to its antique charm. The amphora vessel embodies a remarkable history and is a perfect addition to any antique collector's collection. Its style and material make it an extraordinary piece that displays the talent and creativity of ancient civilizations. Own a piece of history with this original Greek terracotta amphora vessel.
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Ancient Greek Spearhead dated to 6/5th BC. 216 mm long Spearhead has a large 40 mm flat blade, central rib.
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A ancient Greek bronze short sword dating to around 800 BC and found in North Greece (Thessalonika) in the mid 1850s. Guarantied original with a genuine ... moreCertificate of Authenticity. Check the photos for condition.
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Greek Daunian Olpe dated to the mid 6/5th century. Olpe 6 cm high decorated in original brown pigment. handle glued in place with infill to join top& ... morebottom Sold genuine as described and comes complete with a certificate of authenticity. Check out my! by adding my eBay Shop to your favourites.
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ANCIENT! GREEK OLD SILVER TETRADRACHM COIN ATHENS ATTICA OWL 500BC. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.
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This exquisite bronze sculpture depicts an ancient Greek Olympic runner in a stunning dark green patina aged finish. Crafted from high-quality bronze ... morematerial, this sculpture is a true masterpiece that will add a touch of elegance to any collection. The intricate details and lifelike features of the runner make it a must-have for any antique enthusiast. Whether you're a collector or simply looking for a unique piece of decor, this sculpture is sure to impress.Measures about 9” tall and 8.5” long. Purchased at an estate sale I don’t know much about it. It is unsigned but has letters on the front (or back as it is double sided) Please see pictures and thanks!
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This is a rare and unique big stone carved bead from the ancient Greek Bactrian culture. It is made of high-quality stone and has been preserved for over ... more2000 years. The intricate details and beautiful design make it a valuable addition to any antique collection. The bead's age is unknown, adding to the mystery and allure of this piece. It is perfect for anyone who appreciates Asian antiques and wants to own a piece of history.
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Don't be a stranger, let's get history to you! For Sale:Greek; Greco-Roman Bronze Fitting circa AD 1st–2nd centuries.
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He believed in ocean currents and also identified 'frigid' and 'temperate' zones. (W. H. Stahl). The participants, however, were real historical personages ... more- a literary and political circle of people, headed by Vettius Agorius Praetextatus, in whose house the discussions take place.
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Blackware Two-Handled Ancient Greek Kylix with rosette decoration on interior. Very rare. 10.5" across handles.
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Comes with a certificate of authenticity as well as a paper that has information about it. I am not the original purchaser. This was found in a box from ... morean estate.
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Price is for the lot of three. These are purchased from a reliable source, but I am not an expert in identification. Rings could be ancient, medieval, ... moreor very early modern. I combine shipping. Many more Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Chinese coins available, please ask if interested!
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This ancient Greek chess play piece is a unique and remarkable piece that dates back to over 2000 years ago. The piece features the face of three kings ... morecarved in stone, making it a highly valuable and sought-after antique. Its original and authentic style makes it a one-of-a-kind addition to any collection. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this antique piece has stood the test of time and remains in excellent shape. It is a perfect unit for any collector or enthusiast of antiques. Add this unique piece to your collection today and own a piece of history.
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Ancient greek bronze arrowhead 1 1/4"These Ancient Greek bronze arrowheads would have been ideally suited to penetrate enemy bronze or leather armor. ... moreTheir long tang would have prevented the tip of the arrows from breaking upon impact
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Weight : 23 gr. Ancient Chinese Empires: Shang (1751-1111 BC), Chou (1000-800 BC), etc. Athenian Empire (461-440 BC, 362-355 BC). Size : 60 MM. Egyptian ... moreEmpire (3100BC to 30 BC). Indus Valley: Empires: Harappa and Mohenjo-Darro (2550-1550 BC).
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This antique Greek Bactrian Lapis engagement stone is a true piece of history. Its intricate engravings and unique color make it a valuable addition to ... moreany collection. The stone is believed to have been used as a weight, adding to its mysterious past. ThePrimary Material of this stone is Lapis, and it is an Original/Reproduction antique piece. Its age is unknown, adding to the intrigue of this piece. This stone is perfect for anyone interested in Asian Antiques, and it would make a great conversation piece in any home.
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This ancient Greek backtrian carved agate stone is a true piece of history. The intricate details on the stone depict a lion sitting on top of a pillar, ... moreadding a touch of elegance to any collection. The primary material of the stone is agate, which gives it a unique texture and durability. This antique original piece is unknown in age, but it's clear that it has stood the test of time. Perfect for collectors of Asian antiques or those interested in ancient Greek art, this stone is a must-have. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history.
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ANCIENT COPPER AGE ARTIFACT / RELIC.
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Arrowheads date from the 7th century BC thru 1st century AD and exhibit corrosion and/or verdigris. NOTE RULER IS FOR SCALE AND NOT INCLUDED. WE HOPE ... moreTHE SITUATION CHANGES SOON. House in a 6 x 5.5 " case.
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It's an orange-colored stone, likely carnelian.The carving portrays a lion.
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Click image to enlarge Ancient Greek Coinage SELEUKID KINGDOM Antiochos Hierax 242-227 BC. AR(Silver) Tetradrachm. 30mm. 1 5. 9 2g. Alexandria Troas mint. ... moreS truck circa 242-227 BC. Obverse: Head of deified Antioch o s I. Rejuvenated and idealized, wearing winged diadem. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIO ΞO Y. Apollo seated left on omphalos, examining arrow held in right hand and resting left hand on grounded bow. RARE. aV F. Pit ting. R ef. HGC 9. 405. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ O UR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Images are not actual size Please see description for actual measurements. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE!
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The dish is not marked, tested high grade silver, most likely Greek standard 900. See pictures.
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Attica. Athens 224-198 BC AE12"Athena& Owl" Ancient Greek Bronze Coin Helmeted head of Athena right/ Owl standing. Agora 79. weight-1.30gr ... morediameter-11mm see my other items GOOD LUCK Worldwide and combined shipping is possible! VERY RARE AND SCARCE BRONZE COIN supplier of all our packages is a German registered mail with tracking number of the shipment
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Ancient Greek Spearhead dated to 6/5th BC. 236 mm long Spearhead has a large 18 mm flat blade, central rib and handle.
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An ancient Greek'New Style' Athenian tetradrachm. Struck 96- 95 B.C. in Athens. The obverse with the head of Athena Parthnenos facing right wearing ... morecrested helmet. The reverse with Owl of Athens standing right on amphora. Winged Agon holding palm branch in left field, Z on amphora all within wreath. Α-ΘΕ[ΝΑΙΟΝ] across top field. Of the Athenians" Magistrates names. ΑΡΟΠΟΣ and ΜΝΑΣΑΓΟ across fields. Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 16.50 g. Provenance: Ex UK English private collection. Authenticity All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be Authentic as described. For added security we offer a full money-back guarantee if a recognized authority disputes the authenticity of any object sold. We send paper invoices incorporating a signed certificate of authenticity and photograph of the item. Shipping We send all collectibles Registered. Signed-for and Insured. We do not aim to profit from shipping charges. As volume sellers with preferential rates, we are mostly able to ship at below commercially available prices. For eBay customers If you wish to leave us a note or have a special request for delivery. Please do not use the"item notes" on the ebay checkout. Instead, please send your request via the contact seller link. Combined shipping In some cases we can combine multiple items into a single package to save you money. However. If you plan to purchase items over the course of a day or more you must delay payment and let us know after you have purchased the first item. Otherwise all items are sent following cleared payment. Terms and conditions No Sales Tax/VAT will be charged by ourselves. We are not responsible for customs delays/duties. As legitimate sellers. We abide by United Kingdom and European Union Export regulations. We do not mis-describe items on the customs form. Please note that in most countries, antiques and collectibles are eligible for minimal/zero charges on importation. ArtAncient Limited is registered in England no. 06376708 Vat registration no: GB 948 9832 53. Services& P
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ANCIENT ROMAN & GREEK & other GODS in STATUARY & MYTHOLOGY -1880 STUDY
Manual of Mythology: Greek and Roman. Norse, and Old German, Hindoo and Egyptian Mythology” By Alexander S. Murray. Published in New York by Charles Scribner’s Sons in 1880. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: A re-issue of the 2nd revised London edition. Alexander Stuart Murray[1841-1904] was a Scottish archaeologist who started work at the British Museum in 1867 as an assistant in the department of Greek and Roman antiquities under Sir Charles Newton. Whom he succeeded in 1886. In 1873 Dr Murray published a Manual of Mythology, and in the following year contributed to the Contemporary Review two articles- one on the Homeric question- which led to a friendship with Mr Gladstone, the other on Greek painters. In 1880-1883 he brought out his History of Greek Sculpture, which at once became a standard work. In 1886 he was selected ... moreby the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland to deliver the next years Rhind lectures on archaeology, out of which grew his Handbook of Greek Archaeology(1892) In 1894-1896 Dr Murray directed some excavations in Cyprus. Among Dr Murray's other official publications are three folio volumes on Terra-cotta Sarcophagi, White Athenian Vases and Designs from Greek Vases. In 1898 he wrote for the Portfolio a monograph on Greek bronzes, founded on lectures delivered at the Royal Academy in that year, and he contributed many articles on archaeology to standard publications. In recognition of his services to archaeology he was made LL.D. of Glasgow University in 1887 and elected a corresponding member of the Berlin Academy of Sciences in 1900. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 5.5”x8” 368 pages, lithographed plates. CONDITION NOTES: The covers have some light wear and scuffing(please see the photos. Above and below) The book itself has some minor wear, a little scattered soil, several light binding cracks, and one signature is very loose, but otherwise is clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the
ANCIENT ROMAN EGYPTIAN GREEK GLASS - KOFLER-TRUNIGER COLLECTION
An Interesting Auction Catalog- Ancient Glass. Formerly the Kofler-Truniger Collection” The catalog to an auction held in London by Christie. Manson& Woods on March 5-6, 1985. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Ernest Kofler and his wife Marthe Trunibger were both veteran collectors when they decided to add ancient glass to their list of"must-haves" in the mid 1950s. Between then and this auction they had assembled an impressive and broad collection. Filled with rarities and exquisite specimens. Most of the pieces are Roman, Egyptian, or Hellenistic, with some Byzantine examples as well. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 8"x10" 174 pages, 348 many color and some black& white illustrations, dust jacket. Corrigenda booklet. CONDITION NOTES: Minor wear. But otherwise clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS ... moreBUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” mar
Wealth of the Ancient World Hunt Brothers Fab Pix Etruscan Roman Greek Hellenic
Wealth of the Ancient World. The Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Hunt Collections. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 329 pages. Publisher: Kimbell Art Museum in association with Summa Publications; 1984) This book offers an unparalleled opportunity to examine the art. Attitudes and aspirations of classical antiquity- an age far removed from that of our own, but one that still impresses itself strongly upon ours, socially and culturally. The exhibition spans more than a thousand years, extending from the archaic period in Greece and Etruria through the rich style of Sicily and South Italy to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. This epoch witnessed the shift in power from Athens to Rome and the final triumph of the East with the establishment of the new capital in Constantinople. As the exhibition will demonstrate, the ancients converted even their ... moremost prosaic form of wealth- their coinage- into objects of great refinement and artistry. Of the 112 coins selected from the collection of Nelson Bunker Hunt- considered now one of the finest in private hands- many are notably for their rarity, condition or historical importance, but almost all exhibit qualities that distinguish them as works of art. It is well-known that Greek vases are among the greatest artistic legacy of antiquity. Their decoration derives from everyday life as well as from the rich tradition of Greek drama and literature. The fifteen examples that comprise the collection of Nelson Bunker Hunt. All of which will be exhibited, include both black and red-figured pieces of Corinthian, Attic and South Italian workshops. Bronze enjoyed a great importance in antiquity as the primary medium for"pure" sculpture, though today we can also appreciate the imaginative decoration of utilitarian objects in bronze. Both aspects of bronze artistry are reflected in the thirty-eight pieces of the William Herbert Hunt Collection. Among them are acknowledged masterworks of portraiture and small statuary. At the first public showing of the majority of ancient works
ANCIENT ANTIQUES & ARTS from THE YEAR ONE -GREEK ROMAN EGYPTIAN CELTIC &c
The Year One. Art of the Ancient World. East and West” Edited by Elizabeth J. Milleker. Published by the Yale University Press in 2000. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Artworks of astonishing variety were being created in far-flung regions of the world in the Year One. In Europe. Celtic peoples excelled in intricate metalwork, and in Egypt a unique hybrid of Greco-Roman and age-old Egyptian styles predominated. East of the Mediterranean, Palmyra, Petra, the kingdoms of southern Arabia, and the mighty Parthian Empire produced a wide range of sculpture, ceramics, and precious metal objects, while in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India, a traveler would have discovered the eclectic arts of the Kushan Empire, where early Buddhist art incorporated occasional influences from Greece and Rome. Discussed here and seen in ... more149 color photographs are works from all these societies and also from China, Korea, Japan, and Mesoamerica. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 9”x11.5” 220 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. CONDITION NOTES: In fine. Clean condition. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely sat
ANCIENT GOLD JEWELRY GREEK & ETRUSCAN & ROMAN -DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION
Ancient Gold Jewelry at the Dallas Museum of Art” By Barbara Depper-Lippitz. Published by the Dallas Museum of Art in 1996. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Prized for its beauty. Its workability, and its resistance to corrosion or decay, gold in the ancient world was, as Pindar put it, Zeus's child. Nothing erodes or consumes it. It conquers the mind of man and is the most powerful of possessions. Indeed, this lack of erosion means the 105 art objects shown in color photoraphs in this catalog are little changed from when they were created some two millennia ago. The Dallas Museum of Art acquired the Moretti collection of Mediterranean gold jewelry in the 1990s-one of the last significant collections in private hands. Among the superbly crafted gold and jeweled ornaments here are 4th-century BC Greek ear pendants with ... moredelicate figures of Eros dangling, Etruscan filigreed bracelets from the 7th century BC, and a pair of abstracted twist bracelets from 1st-century AD Rome that look contemporary" DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 8"x10" 150 pages, color illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: In fine. Clean condition. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance
ANCIENT JEWELRY Byzantine Bactrian Egyptian Greek Roman Sasanian NECKLACE RING
Description: Title: Ancient Jewelry Collections. Provenance: Anonymous collectors Auction House: Christie's New York Sale. Date: PAN-2375. December 9 2010 Pages: 82 pages Format. Size: Softcover. 8 1/4" by 10 1/2" Language: English Lots: 148 lots Illustrations: all lots are photographed in full color Additional Information: Bibliography. Separate sheet of final auction prices realized included. Auction catalogue filled with stunning examples of ancient jewelry. Examples include: Mesopotamian lapis lazuli stamp seals Bactrian banded agate and electrum bead necklace Mesopotamian gold hair rings Neo-Assyrian carnelian Lamashtu amulet Western Asiatic rock crystal. Garnet and gold bead necklace Phoenician gold Tanit pendant Sasanian black stone matrix Sasanian chalcedony multi-faced seal Egyptian steatite scarab in a Canaanite gold ... moreand silver finger ring Egyptian haematite Cippus of Horus amulet Minoan banded agate lentoid Thracian gold spiral ornament Greco-Persian stone scaraboids Greek gold earrings Italic banded agate ringstone Roman sardonyx cameo of Minerva gold necklace and earrings with 18 Roman and Sasanian etched carnelian ringstones Byzantine gold. Pearl, emerald, and spinel cross Ostrogothic silver fibula REFERENCES TO CONDITION AND/OR ITEM DESCRIPTION INFORMATION PROVIDED BY EBAY IN THEIR ITEM SPECIFICS MAY HAVE DISCREPANCIES. ACTUAL CONDITION AND PUBLISHING DETAILS ARE GIVEN WITHIN MY LISTING. Condition: The condition definition listed in the"Item Specifics" box above is generated by Ebay. The following is my specific condition description. Very good plus to excellent minus condition. Coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages clean, covers have general light wear(minor edge wear, surface wear) Shipping: Domestic winner pays 1 pound Media Mail or Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope shipping- both which include DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. International winner pays First Class or Priority International Flat Rate Envelope Mail. Please note: First Class International
ANCIENT GREEK ROMAN ETRUSCAN MARBLE SCULPTURE - MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON
Sculpture in Stone. The Greek. Roman and Etruscan Collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston” By Mary B. Comstock& Cornelius C. Vermeule. Published by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in 1976. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: A grand. Scholarly and well-illustrated catalog of Archaic, 5th Century, 4th Century, Hellenistic, Greek, Graeco-Roman, Roman, Etruscan, Palmyrene, Cypriote and Post-Classical stone sculpture. DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 8.5"x11" 296 pages, 1 color plate and many black& white illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: The covers have some wear(please see the photos. Above and below) The book interior has some minor soil, but otherwise is clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each ... morebook-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many of our books only applies to shipping within the United States–we wish we could affo
ANCIENT BRONZE STATUES & ARTIFACTS LOEB COLLECTION Roman Greek Etruscan Egyptian
Die Bronzen der Sammlung Loeb” By Johannes Sieveking. Published in Munich in 1913. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: An elegantly produced catalog of ancient Roman. Hellenistic, Etruscan and Egyptian bronze mirrors, figures, busts, and other artifacts owned by noted collector and philanthropist James Loeb. Loeb[1867-1933] retired early from the family business and spent the rest of his life traveling. Collecting, and doing good things with his money. He founded the Loeb Classical Library at Harvard, became a trustee at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, and helped found what would become the Julliard School in New York. The bronzes illustrated in this catalog, along with this ancient pottery, were eventually given to the Staatliche Antikensammlungen in Munich. Loeb explained his philanthropy by writing- ... moreIn an age when the Humanities are being neglected more perhaps than at any time since the Middle Ages, and when men's minds are turning more than ever before to the practical and the material, it does not suffice to make pleas, however eloquent and convincing, for the safeguarding and further enjoyment of our greatest heritage from the past. Means must be found to place these treasures within the reach of all who care for the finer things of life. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 9"x12" 86 pages of text with 12 collotype illustrations in the text and 46 gravure plates; printed on a fine, heavy cream stock; original parchment covers. CONDITION NOTES: Spine soiled. Boards lightly soiled; spine label perished, minor internal soil. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quo
ANCIENT GREEK COINS from the ARTHUR STONE DEWING COLLECTION -Fogg Art Museum
Greek Numismatic Art. Coins of the Arthur Stone Dewing Collection” By John Oleson. Published in Cambridge by the Fogg Art Museum in 1975. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Sixty-four outstanding and interesting ancient coins from this noted collection are illustrated and described here. The photos of the coins have been enlarged from actual size to show greater detail. DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 8"x7" 58 pages, black& white illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: The covers have some light wear and soil(please see the photos. Above and below) The book interior has some minor soil, but otherwise is clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to ... moreyour country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many of our books only applies to shipping within the United States–we wish we could afford to offer free overseas shipping. But we cannot. Please use
COLLECTORS' JOURNAL OF ANCIENT ART, BRONZE WEAPONS ROMAN/GREEK COINS
COLLECTORS' JOURNAL OF ANCIENT ART NO. 5 WINTER. 1986 VOLUME 3 CONTENTS: BRONZE WEAPONS OF THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST FINE ANCIENT COINS GREEK COINS REFERENCE BOOKS A GLYPHIC BESTIARY AKSUMITE COINAGE GREAT STORY ON THESE COINS ROMAN COLONIAL COINS GREEK COINS GREAT CLOSE-UP PHOTO'S OF FRONT& BACK OF COINAGE GREAT CONDITION THANKS FOR LOOKING US VET I SHIP FAST.
ANCIENT GREEK COINS / ANCIENT GRECIAN SCULPTURE & ROMAN TASTE - MFA BOSTON 1967
Ancient Greek Coins/ Ancient Greek Sculpture& Roman Taste Published in Boston Museum of Fine Arts Bulletin: Volume LXV. No.342. 1967. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: This issue comprises two articles: Greek Imperial Coins. By Mary. B. Comstock, and Greek Sculpture and Roman Taste. By Cornelius C. Vermeule. DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 8"x9" 34 pages, black& white illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: Minor soil. But otherwise clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if ... morethey had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many of our books only applies to shipping within the United States–we wish we could afford to offer free overseas shipping. But we cannot. Please use the“Shipping& Payments” tab(above) to check the cost of shipping. We charge actual shipping based on weight, so sometimes large, heavy, inexpensive books can actually co
SCHIMMEL COLLECTION: ANCIENT GREEK ROMAN ETRUSCAN EGYPTIAN ANTIQUES & ART
An Interesting Auction Catalog- Antiquities from the Norbert Schimmel Collection” The catalog to an auction held in New York by Sotheby's on December 16. 1992. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Norbert Schimmel collected ancient art from the 1940s to the 1990s. Assembling one of the truly fine and select private collections of his era. The objects included Near Eastern, Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek and Roman antiquities. His February 22. 1990 New York Times obituary reported- Norbert Schimmel, a collector of antiquities who gave an important group of ancient Egyptian reliefs to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1985, died of pneumonia on Friday at his home in Longboat Key, Fla. He was 85 years old, and had lived for many years in Great Neck, L.I. Mr. Schimmel, who also backed major archeological excavations in the Middle ... moreEast, was known in the antiquities field as a discerning collector possessed of a keen eye, who did not rely on curators for confirmation of his tastes. In some 35 years, he developed what is today considered one of the world's outstanding private collections of Mediterranean antiquities. He exhibited his holdings at museums throughout the world, and donated objects to many of them. In 1975, 300 works from his collection were shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ranging in time over more than 6,000 years and covering Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Near Eastern cultures. As a collector he was an inspiration to the antiquities field. In the sense that he quietly and devotedly promoted the appreciation of ancient art through sage collecting and through the generosity he manifested to several collections throughout the country, said Maxwell L. Anderson, the director of the Emory University Museum of Art and Archeology in Atlanta. And he did it without fanfare or desire for recognition. He was a trustee of the museum for many years. Serving on the board's acquisition committee until he resigned last year. Always modest about his collecting, Mr. Schimmel once
ANCIENT ROMAN GREEK ETRUSCAN POTTERY - BIRCH 1858 -2 VOLUMES with COLORED PLATES
History of Ancient Pottery” By Samuel Birch. Published in London by John Murray in 1858. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: The first edition of what was the first comprehensive history of ancient pottery. Including Greek, Roman, Assyrian, Etruscan, and Egyptian work. Birch's work stood as the cornerstone of the literature on ancient ceramics for decades, and although now very dated, is still an interesting and informative study. In 1910. More than half a century after its first appearance, Solon wrote of it- It would be nothing short of presumption on our part to praise a work the immense value of which is acknowledged by all students of archaeology. All we can say is that, according to the opinion of the masters of the science, Birch's general history of ancient pottery has remained, up to this day, an unassailable ... moreauthority on most of the subjects that are treated by it. It condenses the substance of many volumes of difficult access and often still more difficult interpretation; all materials have been selected with judicious discrimination and classified with clearness and accuracy. DESCRIPTION: 2 volumes. 6"x9" 415& 437 pages, 12 color plates and hundreds of text illustrations. Bound in period dark green 3/4 leather with marbled boards and endpapers. Spines with raised bands, separated into five compartments with gilt titles and ancient vase decorations. CONDITION NOTES: Covers with moderate scuffing and a little wear. Some light internal soil. Still a handsome set, with tight bindings. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than
ANCIENT GREEK ROMAN EGYPTIAN ETRUSCAN MEDIEVAL RENAISSANCE ANTIQUES Cohn Catalog
By Judgment of the Eye: The Varya and Hans Cohn Collection” Edited by Nancy Thomas& Constantina Oldknow. Published in Los Angeles by Hans Cohn in 1991. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: A large. Elegant catalog primarily devoted to Egyptian, Etruscan, Roman, late classical, Medieval and Renaissance art and artifacts. Hans Cohn spent more than half a century assembling his collections, and 17 scholars from around the world were involved in the examination and cataloging of the pieces included here. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 11.5"x11.5" 388 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. CONDITION NOTES: The dust jacket has some light wear and soil(please see the photos. Above and below) The book itself has some minor soil, but otherwise is clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International ... moreshipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many o
Ancient Finger Rings Ashmolean Egyptian Roman Greek Hittite Celt Minoan Medieval
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish”Finger Rings from Ancient to Modern” by Diana Scarisbrick and Martin Henig. NOTE: We have 75.000 books in our library, almost 10,000 different titles. Odds are we have other copies of this same title in varying conditions, some less expensive, some better condition. We might also have different editions as well(some paperback, some hardcover, oftentimes international editions) If you don’t see what you want, please contact us and ask. We’re happy to send you a summary of the differing conditions and prices we may have for the same title. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. Publisher: Ashmolean Museum(2006) Pages: 80. In this overview are over 150 signet rings. Magic rings, rings commemorating love/marriage, etc. The Ashmolean Museum ... moreis the oldest museum in Britain, housing Oxford University's unrivalled collection of antiquities. The book divides into two sections Part One, Rings in the Ancient Mediterranean World' which illustrates the earliest rings from the Hittite empire, Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Crete and Cyprus, dating from the 2nd millennium BC to the 3rd and 4th century AD. Part Two, The Middle Ages to Modern Times' includes medieval, Renaissance and 17th century signet rings; magical rings, love and marriage, memorial and'Giardinetti' or decorative rings from the 18th century. CONDITION: NEW. New hardcover w/pictorial boards. Ashmolean Museum(2006) 80 pages. Pristine and unblemished in every respect. Pages are clean. Crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound, unambiguously unread. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. No disappointments, no excuses. PROMPT SHIPPING! HEAVILY PADDED, DAMAGE-FREE PACKAGING! 7612a. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTIONS AND IMAGES BELOW FOR DETAILED REVIEWS AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEWS: REVIEW: The Ashmolean Museum is the oldest muse
Women & Female Form in Ancient Greek Art, Sculpture, Painting, Pottery
Greek Beauty” By Berenice Geoffroy-Schneiter. Published in New York by Assouline in 2003. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Goddess. Nymph, muse, or merely mortal, women never ceased to inspire Greek sculptors and painters. Far from representing an ideal beauty of young athletes with exultant bodies, these sensuous feminine models recount to us the ambiguous notions the Greeks had toward women. From a Pompeian fresco of Sappho to a terracotta bust of Aphrodite, and from a pure gold wreath to a bronze mirror fashioned in the 16th century BC, the art of the ancient Greeks seems as elegant and profound as ever. Many of the color plates seen here reveal the fascination that the female form held for Greek sculptors. Showing both the fascination and repulsion, eroticism and damnation, this small work in pictures offers a synthesis ... moreof art and beauty through what is perhaps the most inspired period of all times: ancient Greece. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 6.5"x9" 79 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. CONDITION NOTES: In fine. Clean condition. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfi
3 Books on Ancient Arts: Greek Statues, Venus de Milo, Byzantine Antiques & Arts
Three Books& Catalogs on Ancient Art- DISCUSSION: This lot consists of: Greek Beauty" by Berenice Geoffroy-Schneiter(Assouline: 2003) Goddess. Nymph, muse, or merely mortal, women never ceased to inspire Greek sculptors and painters. Far from representing an ideal beauty of young athletes with exultant bodies, these sensuous feminine models recount to us the ambiguous notions the Greeks had toward women. From a Pompeian fresco of Sappho to a terracotta bust of Aphrodite, and from a pure gold wreath to a bronze mirror fashioned in the 16th century BC, the art of the ancient Greeks seems as elegant and profound as ever. Many of the color plates seen here reveal the fascination that the female form held for Greek sculptors. Showing both the fascination and repulsion, eroticism and damnation, this small work in pictures offers a synthesis ... moreof art and beauty through what is perhaps the most inspired period of all times: ancient Greece. Hardcover. 6.5"x9" 79 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. Fine condition. Disarmed. The Story of the Venus de Milo" by Gregory Curtis(Alfred A. Knopf: 2003) The Venus de Milo is both a great work of art and a popular icon. And from the moment of her discovery in 1820 by a French naval ensign, she has been an object of aesthetic and archeological controversy. Using memoirs, letters, and official accounts, Gregory Curtis introduces readers to Venus as she was unearthed by a farmer, digging for marble building blocks on the Aegean island of Melos at the moment a young officer and amateur archeologist looking for classical relics happened by. Curtis tells how the island's elders fought with their Turkish overlords over who owned Venus, and how the French pressed their claim, outwitting other suitors to bring her to the Louvre, where she became an immediate celebrity. Curtis's depiction of Europe in the early 19th century, caught in the grip of a classical art mania, reveals just how far the Louvre was prepared to go to prove it had the greatest classical
3 Ancient Arts Books: Greek Statuary, Venus de Milo, Roman Portland Vase
Three Books on Ancient Art- DISCUSSION: This lot consists of: Greek Beauty" by Berenice Geoffroy-Schneiter(Assouline: 2003) Goddess. Nymph, muse, or merely mortal, women never ceased to inspire Greek sculptors and painters. Far from representing an ideal beauty of young athletes with exultant bodies, these sensuous feminine models recount to us the ambiguous notions the Greeks had toward women. From a Pompeian fresco of Sappho to a terracotta bust of Aphrodite, and from a pure gold wreath to a bronze mirror fashioned in the 16th century BC, the art of the ancient Greeks seems as elegant and profound as ever. Many of the color plates seen here reveal the fascination that the female form held for Greek sculptors. Showing both the fascination and repulsion, eroticism and damnation, this small work in pictures offers a synthesis of art and ... morebeauty through what is perhaps the most inspired period of all times: ancient Greece. Hardcover. 6.5"x9" 79 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. Fine condition. Disarmed. The Story of the Venus de Milo" by Gregory Curtis(Alfred A. Knopf: 2003) The Venus de Milo is both a great work of art and a popular icon. And from the moment of her discovery in 1820 by a French naval ensign, she has been an object of aesthetic and archeological controversy. Using memoirs, letters, and official accounts, Gregory Curtis introduces readers to Venus as she was unearthed by a farmer, digging for marble building blocks on the Aegean island of Melos at the moment a young officer and amateur archeologist looking for classical relics happened by. Curtis tells how the island's elders fought with their Turkish overlords over who owned Venus, and how the French pressed their claim, outwitting other suitors to bring her to the Louvre, where she became an immediate celebrity. Curtis's depiction of Europe in the early 19th century, caught in the grip of a classical art mania, reveals just how far the Louvre was prepared to go to prove it had the greatest classical find of the er
Two Books About Ancient Greek and Roman Cities
Two Books About Ancient Greek and Roman Cities Alexandria: The Site and the By Morsi Saad El-Din. Gamal Mokhtar, Mostafa El-Abbadi, Abdel Azim Ramadan. Book Condition: Very food; gently used. Published: 1991 by NYU Press. 128 Pages. Hard Cover. Description: In this remarkable volume expert scholarship combines with award-winning photography to create a lasting impression of this timeless city. The extraordinary illustrations transform this volume into an astonishing portfolio of Alexandrian. Ptolemaic, and Graeco-Roman art. Full page color plates reveal, in exquisite detail, every nuance of some of the most breathtaking sculptures, monuments, bas-reliefs, pottery, frescoes, statues, mosaics, and coins of this great city. Despite having been published prior to the underwater discoveries in Alexandria's harbor, this is still a"must ... morehave" reference for anyone with a keen interest in Hellenistic and Roman art. AND. Carthage: A Mosaic of Ancient Tunisia By Aicha Ben Abed Ben Khader. David Soren Book Condition: Very good; gently used. Published: 1987. American Museum of Natural History in association with W.W. Norton. 238 Pages Hard Cover. Description: With the aid of archeological evidence unearthed over descades of excavation. This lively, history of ancient Tunisia portrays Carthage as a civilized, cosmopolitan, physically attractive city. Punic artists excelled in mosaics, stone sculpture, jewelry, sacred objects and architecture, and by synthesizing Libyan, Berber Greek and Roman influences, they created something uniquely Tunisian. The authors explore elegant villas and temples, a popular culture of theater, literature and mime, Carthaginian and Roman hybrid religion and much more. Richly illustrated with color and black and white photographs, maps and plans. Still very much a"must have" volume for anyone interested in Carthage or Roman North Africa.