GALLERY 51:


ANCIENT GREEK AND CELTIC ART

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5901. A FINE GREEK CORE GLASS AMPHORISKOS, ca. 3rd-1st century BC. The vessel of elegant form with combed bands of dark blue, white and yellow glass, the two handles of lighter blue. 5.1 inches. One edge of base restored. Very rare and beautiful.



6054. A GREEK STATUE OF TYCHE, c. 2nd-1st century BC. Standing with two phiale, draped himation over one shoulder and polos. 5.5". Intact with considerable white slip, traces of red.



5902. A RARE GREEK KYLIX WITH INSCRIPTION, ca. 6th century BC. The vessel with an archaic Greek inscription in black figure running around the rim filled out with letter like designs at the end. 2 x 5 inches across handles. Extremely rare. The inscription seems to read (l. to r.) L?ZI.I(qoppa?)Q.G(?)RE. If anyone can shed additional light on the reading and meaning it would be greatly appreciated.



5903. A SOUTH ITALIAN MASTOID CUP, c. 5th century BC. The cup with distinctively upturned handles, remains of glaze on upper half. 3.25". Rare form.



5904. A RARE ATTIC RED FIGURE LEKYTHOS, ca. 5th century BC. The vessel depicting an athelete holding the jumping weights in preparation for the long jump. 5 inches. Repair at neck, otherwise intact. Masterfully rendered.



5905. AN ATTIC RED FIGURE LEKYTHOS, ca. 5th century BC. The vessel with a standing female gesturing expressively to the right. 5.5 inches. Rim chip reattached, otherwise intact.



5906. A FINE ATTIC RED FIGURE LEKYTHOS, ca. 5th century BC. The vessel depicting a corpulent youth, nude but for a garland around his waist, on his hands and knees with one hand outstretched to the left. 3.25 inches. Handle reattached, otherwise intact. Rare likely erotic depiction. Masterfully rendered.



5907. A GREEK RED FIGURE LEKANIS, c. 4th century BC. The lid with nicely styled heads of stylish ladies separated by palmettes. 4.1". A few minor root marks. Lid knob reattached, minor chips. Better than usual style with added details in white.



5908. A GREEK RED FIGURE LEKANIS, c. 4th century BC. The lid with nicely styled heads of stylish ladies separated by palmettes. 6" across handles. Intact with light deposits. Added details in white.



5909. A DAUNIAN GREEK ASKOS, c. 4th-3rd century BC. Black glazed designs on cream ground. 5". Nice condition and rare.



5910. A GREEK CALENE WARE GUTTOS, c. 3rd century BC. The black glazed lamp feeder with the molded head of Zeus facing on the discus. Chip to rim with small restored area. 4.5 inches. Rare.



5911. A FINE GREEK BLACK GLAZED BOTTLE, ca. 4th century BC. The small finely made vessel with vertically ribbed body, twin upright loop handles and a tall neck with wide rim. 1.5 x 2.5 inches. Intact and in choice condition. Very rare type.



5912. A GREEK BLACK GLAZE KYLIX, c. 4th century BC. The two handled wine cup with ancient deposits. 8" across handles. Intact.



5913. A GREEK BRONZE MIRROR, ca. 4th-1st century BC. The mirror with raised reinforced ridge. 5.25 inches diameter.