Greek
antiquities ancient Greek pottery, and jewelry
Greek
jewelry, earrings Solid silver coins designed in a modern Vermeil
setting of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver setting with accent
beads. The reverse is with various symbols.
Greek
jewelry earrings 247 BC - 228 AD Solid silver coin designed in
a modern Vermeil setting of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver with
pearl and garnet accent beads. The reverse depicts various symbols.
Greek
pendant 138-129 BC Solid silver VII coin designed in a modern
oval-shaped Vermeil setting of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver.
Depicts the bust of Antiochos VII with a diadem in his hair. On the reverse,
an eagle stands on the beak of a galley, a palm branch in the background,
the field with various inscriptions.
Greek
pendant 297 - 281 BC Solid silver coin designed in a modern Vermeil
seating of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver. Depicts a portrait
of the deified Alexander the Great with the royal diadem and ram's horns
that identify him as the son of Zeus Ammon. On the reverse, a seated Athena
with spear and shield, her right hand extended on which stands the figure
of Nike. Nike crowns the first letter of Lysimachus's name. The lion's
head on Athena's shield may also refer to Lysimachus.
Greek
pendant Solid silver coin designed in a modern Vermeil seating of 22KT
gold plate finish over pure silver. Depicts a portrait of the deified Alexander
the Great with the royal diadem and ram's horns that identify him as the
son of Zeus Ammon. On the reverse, a seated Athena with spear and shield,
her right hand extended on which stands the figure of Nike.
Greek
pendant 315 - 294 BC Solid silver Alexander the Great tetradrachm designed
in a modern circular Vermeil setting of 22KT gold plate finish over pure
silver. Alexander the Great was the first world conqueror and one of the
most remarkable men in history, his armies capturing most the civilized
world. He not only introduced a uniform currency system, but promoted trade
and commerce. Desiring to be supreme ruler, all provinces were required
to worship him as a god. Alexander believed he was a direct descendant
of Hercules. Before each battle and after each victory, ritual sacrifices
were performed honoring both Hercules and Zeus and he selected their images
to appear on these coins.
Greek
pendant 294 BC Solid silver Alexander the Great tetradrachm designed in a modern circular
Vermeil setting of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver.
Greek
pendant 315 BC Solid silver Alexander the Great tetradrachm designed in a modern circular
Vermeil setting of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver. Alexander the
Great was the first world conqueror and one of the most remarkable men
in history, his armies capturing most the civilized world. He not only
introduced a uniform currency system, but promoted trade and commerce.
Desiring to be supreme ruler, all provinces were required to worship him
as a god. Alexander believed he was a direct descendant of Hercules. Before
each battle and after each victory, ritual sacrifices were performed honoring
both Hercules and Zeus and he selected their images to appear on these
coins.
Greek
jewelry 315-294 BC Solid Silver Thessaly Larissa coin designed in a modern Vermeil setting
of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver. In legend, Thessaly was the
home of the great Greek warrior Achilles, and also of Jason, who led the
Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. Depicts the head of a nymph,
the hair confined by a fillet and floating loosely. On the reverse, a horse
grazes.
Greek
pendant 315-294 BC Solid Silver Thessaly Larissa coin designed in a modern Vermeil setting
of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver. In legend, Thessaly was the
home of the great Greek warrior Achilles, and also of Jason, who led the
Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. Depicts the head of a nymph,
the hair confined by a fillet and floating loosely. On the reverse, a horse
grazes.
Greek
pendant and earrings Solid silver Alexander the Great drachmae designed in modern Vermeil
settings of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver, the accent garnet
beads applied to each piece.
Greek
pendant and earrings 294 BC Solid silver Alexander the Great drachmae designed in modern Vermeil
settings of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver, the accent garnet
beads and lion head applied to earrings top, the pendant with lion head
and no beads at the top.
Greek
pendant and earrings 315 - 294 BC Solid silver Alexander the Great tetradrachm and drachmae designed
in modern Vermeil settings of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver,
the accent beads applied to each piece.
Greek
ring Alexander the Great Silver tetradrachm designed in a modern Vermeil
setting of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver.
Greek
ring 315 - 294 BC Alexander the Great Silver drachm designed in a modern Vermeil setting
of 22KT gold plate finish over pure silver.
Greek pottery 400
BC
Kylix-shaped clay vessel with side handles, black figures on a beige
and black background: in the center, a bearded man running . All figures
highlighted in red and black. Covered in a light dirt patina.
Greek pottery 400
BC