Ceramic, black-figure - Replica of a Vase - 32 cm (No reserve price)

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1) Distinct-Neck Amphora in Pseudo-Chalcidian Style – Period Replica

Ancient Greek Terracotta Neck Amphora – Pseudo-Chalcidian Black-Figure Replica – 32 cm.

Full Description
Magnificent example of a handcrafted replica of a distinct-neck amphora in the Pseudo-Chalcidian style, made during the 1970s–1980s using traditional Greek methods.

Type and Shape: Distinct-neck amphora, a characteristic form of 6th-century BC Greek pottery.
The body has a well-proportioned ovoid profile, with a vertical neck clearly differentiated from the body.
Two vertical handles extend from the shoulder to the neck. The opening flares slightly and has a torus rim.
The base is flat, with a slight indentation at the center.

Dimensions: Height 32 cm | Opening diameter 14 cm | Base diameter 11 cm | Weight 2,100 g.

Function: Amphorae were two-handled vessels used for transporting and storing liquids such as wine or oil.

Decorative Technique: Authentic Greek black figures (black-figure painting) with hand-incised details.
The figures are applied as black silhouettes on terracotta and then hand-incised to reveal their details and internal anatomical lines.
This creates the characteristic effect of authentic Archaic Greek pottery.

Decoration:
Main body: Scene of a warrior with a horse, mythological creatures (sphinxes, felines), decorative rosettes, and geometric motifs

Neck: Alternating diamond patterns and stylized leaves

Shoulder: Continuous horizontal decorative bands

Iconography: Classical references to the Greco-Etruscan tradition, with scenes of battle, protection, and mythical creatures.

Material: Authentic terracotta, hand-painted using traditional Greek techniques. The natural patina reflects approximately 40–50 years of aging.

Condition: Very good. Intact and complete, with no cracks, breaks, or losses. Natural period patina, solid handles, intact rim and base. Signs of age appropriate to the period of creation.

Style: Pseudo-Chalcidian, 6th century BC – a combination of Corinthian, Attic, and Ionic elements, characterized by stylized figures and an abundance of mythological creatures. In antiquity, this style was intended for the Etruscan market.

Important Note: This is a modern REPLICA/REPRODUCTION of an ancient amphora.
It is not an authentic archaeological artifact, but rather a handcrafted reproduction made in the 1970s–1980s using traditional techniques.
It represents an excellent example of how ancient Greek masters made these masterpieces.

2) Elegant hand-painted terracotta lekythos, a modern replica inspired by ancient Greek Attic black-figure pottery (6th–5th century BC).

Its shape faithfully recalls the Attic lekythos: a plump ovoid body, tall narrow neck, flared mouth, and a single elegant handle that descends from the lip to the shoulder.
In antiquity, this vessel held perfumed oils used for daily body care or, especially, in funerary contexts: placed in tombs as an offering to the deceased or used for libations at the grave, it embodied the rite of accompanying the soul on its passage to Hades.

The piece measures 15.3 cm in height, 9 cm at its widest point, and weighs 290 grams.
Made of wheel-thrown terracotta, it has a light-colored surface with an orange wash to simulate an archaeological appearance, along with an artificial patina and light intentional abrasions that enhance its “antique” charm.

The decoration is a tribute to the black-figure technique.
The main side features a bearded male head in profile: the hair and beard are rendered with dense parallel incisions on a dark ground, in the style typical of Late Archaic Attic vases.
It may evoke an Olympian god such as Zeus or Dionysus, or a mythical hero—an idealized figure with clear divine inspiration.

The opposite side is dominated by a large radiating palmette in reddish brown on a light ground, a classic floral motif, paired with a meander (Greek key) band beneath the neck, an iconic symbol of Hellenic art.
The neck, handle, and mouth are coated in glossy black; the foot has a reserved ring that highlights the natural terracotta.

Fitted with a guarantee lead seal, confirming contemporary production for the cultural souvenir market. Beneath the base is a rubbed and illegible circular stamp, probably from a modern Greek workshop (late 20th–early 21st century) specializing in scholarly reproductions.
The stamp underneath is difficult to read, but the style and the use of the lead seal suggest that this is a copy made in a Greek workshop.

Perfect as a decorative piece on a shelf or in a display cabinet, or for collectors of classical revival ceramics.
The careful painting, shape consistent with ancient models, and modest dimensions make it versatile and attractive.
Condition: Excellent, with no cracks or restorations.

3) Attic Black-Figure Olpe with Warrior – Handmade in Greece (17 cm)

Imagine pouring red wine during a 6th-century BC Athenian symposium, surrounded by mythical heroes: this olpe (oinochoe), an iconic jug of classical Greece, takes you back there.
Made of wheel-thrown and hand-painted terracotta, it is a modern scholarly replica inspired by Attic black-figure pottery—black silhouettes incised with fine lines on a light ground to create vivid anatomical details.

The shape is impeccable: a plump, elongated ovoid body (capacity ~0.2–0.5 L, realistic for ceremonial servings), a narrow neck ending in a three-lobed trefoil mouth, a high curved handle running from the lip to the shoulder, and a raised ring foot.
It measures 17 cm in height, has an 8 x 8 cm base, and weighs 230 g: compact enough for a shelf, display cabinet, or wunderkammer.
The light-orange surface, with artificial patina and micro-abrasions, evokes archaeological wear, while remaining a vibrant piece of contemporary craftsmanship.

Masterful decoration: on the main side, a heroic warrior in profile—Corinthian helmet with a flowing crest, proud face (aquiline nose, square chin), muscular shoulders, wind-blown chiton, and spear in his right hand.
It evokes an Athenian hoplite or a hero such as Achilles, with martial themes found on Attic funerary and symposium vases.
Stylized leaves and branches frame him. On the opposite side: a magnificent black fan-shaped palmette on a light ground, a symbol of Hellenic vitality; a meander band (Greek key) beneath the neck defines the area.
The neck, handle, and mouth are coated in glossy black; rays from the foot highlight the natural terracotta.

A guarantee lead seal on the handle and a base marked “Handmade in Greece” certify production by Athens- or Rhodes-based workshops (e.g. Attic Black), specializing in scholarly copies for the discerning souvenir market, late 20th–early 21st century.

In antiquity, the olpe was used to pour diluted wine from the communal krater for guests at intimate symposia (10–30 people), a social and philosophical ritual of equality, or to make precise libations to gods and heroes—an ideal size for a practiced hand, not for serving crowds.
Today, it is an attractive decorative piece for collectors of revival ceramics or ethnographic and antique items: precise painting, authentic shape, and handmade craftsmanship.
Excellent condition, intact, with no cracks, chips, or restorations.

The vases are in excellent, well-preserved condition and will be very carefully packed to ensure they remain intact, as we have no other identical examples available.

If you have any concerns about the package being intact, accept delivery with reservation!

Very carefully packed with polystyrene and/or bubble wrap, and shipped with tracking and insurance through the best shipping companies.
The shipping cost includes tracking, packing materials, and insurance for the piece.
Due to issues with tariffs and customs procedures, we do not ship to the U.S.A.
Shipping to Corsica to be agreed upon.

As these are replicas, they do not require an export license.