Democracy and classical culture

Democracy and classical culture Ministry of Culture and Science (1985). Athens, Ministry of Culture and Sciences, Direction of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities. CHF 20 / 40 EUR 20 / 40

A STONE 'TOAD' YOKEMexico, Veracruz classical culture, 550-950 AD The yoke with a horseshoe shape, the stone carved with a stylized representation of a toad.42 x 36 x 13,5 cmProvenance: ancient collec

Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Michoacan, Tarascan, ca. early 14th century to mid-16th century CE. An elaborately decorated stucco pedestal bowl of the post-classical Tarascan culture. Size: 5-3/4" in

Under the auspices of the United States State Department, Duke Ellington and his orchestra travelled the globe with the goal of spreading democracy through American culture. In 1963, he completed a to

**First Time At Auction** Classical World, Italy, Etruscan culture, ca. 768 to 264 BCE. A near miniature ceramic dipper with a round, slightly flaring bowl and a tall, integrated strap handle with a v

**First Time At Auction** Classical World, Italy, Etruscan culture, ca. early 6th century BCE. A petite wheel-thrown kyathos formed in the glossy black-glazed style of Bucchero ware. The flared cup bo

Various 19th/20th century prints, photographs, and newsprint depicting a chronological view of arts and culture spanning the classical era to modern day, including examples of modern and classical the

Fifteen 19th/20th century prints, photographs, and newsprint depicting a chronological view of arts and culture spanning the classical era to modern day, including examples of modern and classical the

Twelve 19th/20th century prints, photographs, and newsprint depicting a chronological view of arts and culture spanning the classical era to modern day, including examples of modern and classical thea

Classical World, Italy, Etruria, Etruscan culture, ca. 768 to 264 BCE. A wheel-thrown Bucchero drinking vessel known as a kantharos presenting an elegant form with a broad body resting atop a squat fo

Classical World, Italy, Etruria, Etruscan culture, ca. 768 to 264 BCE. A beautiful scarab-form pendant carved from carnelian exhibiting opaque copper-red colors and cream-hued inclusions. The topside

Classical World, Italy, Etruria, Etruscan culture, ca. 768 to 264 BCE. A wheel-thrown Bucchero drinking vessel known as a kantharos presenting an elegant form with a broad body resting atop a squat fo

Classical World, Italy, Etruria, Etruscan culture, ca. 768 to 264 BCE. A beautiful scarab-form pendant carved from carnelian exhibiting opaque copper-red colors and cream-hued inclusions. The topside

A nicely detailed head fragment. Culture unknown. Possibly a classical carving of a European aristocrat. Dimensions: 1-5/8" H

Classical World, Central Italy, Etruria, Etruscan culture, ca. 600 to 400 BCE. A beautiful cast-bronze fibula of a grand, U-shaped form with a thick body. The upper terminal curls around on itself bef

Classical World, northern/central Italy, Etruria, Etruscan culture, attributed to the Phantom Group, ca. 4th century BCE. An intriguing, wheel-thrown pottery oinochoe of a tall and attractive form exh

Antique Mansion Size Agra Rug: 11'11'' x 18'5'' (363 x 561 cm), India, early 20th c; classical garden carpet design of large palmettes on ivory field.

Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Tripod Bowl. Orangeware pottery, with Tlaloc relief decoration. Provenance: Arte Primitivo, New York, Fine Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art, Classical, Egyptian and Asian Antiquiti

Antique Ghiordes Prayer Rug: 3'9" x 5'4" (114 x 163 cm), Turkey, 19th c. Classical Ottoman design featuring pair of columns and hanging prayer lamp.

Fine Classical Chinese Rug: hand-knotted, 121 knots per square inch, hand-spun wool, natural dyes. Size: 8' x 10'6''. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A NO HIDDEN RESERVE AUCTION, ALL ACCEPTABLE BIDDING WILL COM

Fine Classical Chinese Rug: hand-knotted, 121 knots per square inch, hand-spun wool, natural dyes. Size: 5'11'' x 8'10''. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A NO HIDDEN RESERVE AUCTION, ALL ACCEPTABLE BIDDING WILL

Papuan Gulf Drum. Terminating in a stylized shark's mouth, carved overall with classical Papuan Gulf design elements in red, black, and white; tympanum and cane/fiber handle lacking. From the collecti

Classical Style Highly Figured Onyx Pedestal. In three parts. Size: 41'' x 13'' x 13'' (104 x 33 x 33 cm).

Classical Style Highly Figured Onyx Pedestal. Size: 36'' x 14'' (91 x 36 cm).