Asian Art and Furniture – charitis.shop https://www.charitis.shop Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:46:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Greek slingshot with (…)EM(…) https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-em/ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-em/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:46:43 +0000 https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-em/ ITEM: Slingshot with (…)EM(…)
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x 29 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired between 1980 – 1990

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Sling, implement for propelling missiles, one of the first missile weapons used in warfare. It consisted of a small strap or socket of leather to which two cords were attached. The warrior, or slinger, held the ends of the cords in one hand, placed the missile snugly in the strap, and whirled the socket and missile rapidly around his head; by letting go of one cord at the right moment, the slinger could let the missile fly out of the socket at a high speed.

In the Roman army of the time of the Punic Wars (3rd–2nd century BC), the slingers were auxiliaries from Greece, Syria, and Africa. The Balearic islanders who constituted a part of Hannibal’s Carthaginian army fighting the Romans were renowned as slingers.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 1.15 in (2.9 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lead
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    4th Century B.C
  • Condition:
    Good

  • Seller Location:
    EL CAMPELLO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU7382237034762
]]> https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-em/feed/ 0 Greek slingshot with bee https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee-2/ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee-2/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:45:55 +0000 https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee-2/ ITEM: Slingshot with bee
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x 30 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired between 1980 – 1990

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Sling, implement for propelling missiles, one of the first missile weapons used in warfare. It consisted of a small strap or socket of leather to which two cords were attached. The warrior, or slinger, held the ends of the cords in one hand, placed the missile snugly in the strap, and whirled the socket and missile rapidly around his head; by letting go of one cord at the right moment, the slinger could let the missile fly out of the socket at a high speed.

In the Roman army of the time of the Punic Wars (3rd–2nd century BC), the slingers were auxiliaries from Greece, Syria, and Africa. The Balearic islanders who constituted a part of Hannibal’s Carthaginian army fighting the Romans were renowned as slingers.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 1.19 in (3 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lead
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    4th Century B.C
  • Condition:
    Good

  • Seller Location:
    EL CAMPELLO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU7382237034892
]]> https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee-2/feed/ 0 Greek slingshot with bee https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee/ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:44:06 +0000 https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee/ ITEM: Slingshot with bee
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x 28 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired between 1980 – 1990

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Sling, implement for propelling missiles, one of the first missile weapons used in warfare. It consisted of a small strap or socket of leather to which two cords were attached. The warrior, or slinger, held the ends of the cords in one hand, placed the missile snugly in the strap, and whirled the socket and missile rapidly around his head; by letting go of one cord at the right moment, the slinger could let the missile fly out of the socket at a high speed.

In the Roman army of the time of the Punic Wars (3rd–2nd century BC), the slingers were auxiliaries from Greece, Syria, and Africa. The Balearic islanders who constituted a part of Hannibal’s Carthaginian army fighting the Romans were renowned as slingers.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 1.11 in (2.8 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lead
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    4th Century B.C
  • Condition:
    Good

  • Seller Location:
    EL CAMPELLO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU7382237034972
]]> https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee/feed/ 0 Greek slingshot with bee and ΚΑΛΑ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee-and-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%bb%ce%b1/ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee-and-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%bb%ce%b1/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:43:31 +0000 https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee-and-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%bb%ce%b1/ ITEM: Slingshot with bee and ΚΑΛΑ
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 32 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired between 1980 – 1990
PARALLEL: MANOV, M. & TORBOV, N., Inscribed Lead Sling Bullets with the Name of Alexander the Great and with Other Names and Symbols Found in Thrace, Archaeologia Bulgarica XX, 2 (2016), 29-43, P.38, Fig. 23

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Sling, implement for propelling missiles, one of the first missile weapons used in warfare. It consisted of a small strap or socket of leather to which two cords were attached. The warrior, or slinger, held the ends of the cords in one hand, placed the missile snugly in the strap, and whirled the socket and missile rapidly around his head; by letting go of one cord at the right moment, the slinger could let the missile fly out of the socket at a high speed.

In the Roman army of the time of the Punic Wars (3rd–2nd century BC), the slingers were auxiliaries from Greece, Syria, and Africa. The Balearic islanders who constituted a part of Hannibal’s Carthaginian army fighting the Romans were renowned as slingers.

On these sling bullet ΚΑΛΑ can both be a name – Kalas, probably a military commander, so can not be a name, but a word neuter plural – καλά, which should be translated as “nice things.” Of course, the irony here would be obvious. These “nice things” are designed to destroy enemies and to sting like a bee or scorpion, and the message of those with the image of a scorpion can be understood as: “nice things sting like a scorpion.” In fact, such is the meaning and of the image of a scorpion presented on other sling bullets here.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 1.26 in (3.2 cm)Depth: 0.63 in (1.6 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lead
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    4th Century B.C
  • Condition:
    Good

  • Seller Location:
    EL CAMPELLO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU7382237035062
]]> https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-bee-and-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%bb%ce%b1/feed/ 0 Greek slingshot with MER and NA https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-mer-and-na/ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-mer-and-na/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:42:41 +0000 https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-mer-and-na/ ITEM: Slingshot with MER and NA
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 12 mm x 26 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired between 1980 – 1990
PARALLEL: DRASKOWSKI, N., and WEISS, P., Neue griechische Schleuderbleie. Tissaphernes und weitere Kommandeure, p. 148 – 149

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Sling, implement for propelling missiles, one of the first missile weapons used in warfare. It consisted of a small strap or socket of leather to which two cords were attached. The warrior, or slinger, held the ends of the cords in one hand, placed the missile snugly in the strap, and whirled the socket and missile rapidly around his head; by letting go of one cord at the right moment, the slinger could let the missile fly out of the socket at a high speed.

In the Roman army of the time of the Punic Wars (3rd–2nd century BC), the slingers were auxiliaries from Greece, Syria, and Africa. The Balearic islanders who constituted a part of Hannibal’s Carthaginian army fighting the Romans were renowned as slingers.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)Width: 1.03 in (2.6 cm)Depth: 0.48 in (1.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lead
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    4th Century B.C
  • Condition:
    Good

  • Seller Location:
    EL CAMPELLO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU7382237035182
]]> https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-mer-and-na/feed/ 0 Greek slingshot with torch and lance https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-torch-and-lance/ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-torch-and-lance/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:41:39 +0000 https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-torch-and-lance/ ITEM: Slingshot with torch and lance
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 18 mm x 34 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired between 1980 – 1990

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Sling, implement for propelling missiles, one of the first missile weapons used in warfare. It consisted of a small strap or socket of leather to which two cords were attached. The warrior, or slinger, held the ends of the cords in one hand, placed the missile snugly in the strap, and whirled the socket and missile rapidly around his head; by letting go of one cord at the right moment, the slinger could let the missile fly out of the socket at a high speed.

In the Roman army of the time of the Punic Wars (3rd–2nd century BC), the slingers were auxiliaries from Greece, Syria, and Africa. The Balearic islanders who constituted a part of Hannibal’s Carthaginian army fighting the Romans were renowned as slingers.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 1.34 in (3.4 cm)Depth: 0.71 in (1.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lead
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    4th Century B.C
  • Condition:
    Good

  • Seller Location:
    EL CAMPELLO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU7382237035302
]]> https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-torch-and-lance/feed/ 0 Greek slingshot with torch and unidentifiable text https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-torch-and-unidentifiable-text/ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-torch-and-unidentifiable-text/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:40:01 +0000 https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-torch-and-unidentifiable-text/ ITEM: Slingshot with torch and unidentifiable text
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 19 mm x 33 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired between 1980 – 1990

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Sling, implement for propelling missiles, one of the first missile weapons used in warfare. It consisted of a small strap or socket of leather to which two cords were attached. The warrior, or slinger, held the ends of the cords in one hand, placed the missile snugly in the strap, and whirled the socket and missile rapidly around his head; by letting go of one cord at the right moment, the slinger could let the missile fly out of the socket at a high speed.

In the Roman army of the time of the Punic Wars (3rd–2nd century BC), the slingers were auxiliaries from Greece, Syria, and Africa. The Balearic islanders who constituted a part of Hannibal’s Carthaginian army fighting the Romans were renowned as slingers.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 1.3 in (3.3 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lead
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    4th Century B.C
  • Condition:
    Good

  • Seller Location:
    EL CAMPELLO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU7382237035342
]]> https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-slingshot-with-torch-and-unidentifiable-text/feed/ 0 Greek lekythos with palmettes https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-lekythos-with-palmettes/ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-lekythos-with-palmettes/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:39:23 +0000 https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-lekythos-with-palmettes/ ITEM: Lekythos with palmettes
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 5th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 118 mm x 44 mm diameter
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex German private collection, P.A., Munich, since 2021, previously from German private collection acquired before 2000s

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Like the aryballos, in that it has a narrow neck and a single handle, the lekythos (pl. lekythoi) is generally a taller vessel with a small, deep mouth. The Greek word lekythos was undoubtedly used for the various forms considered here, although it does appear that it was used for oil-vessels in general.

In the early sixth-century, the lekythos has an oval-shaped body, but as with the hydria and neck-amphora, a shouldered-type is developed around the middle of the century. This form, with a tapering body, continues to be decorated by black-figure painters. But it is the cylindrical type, first preserved from the last third of the sixth-century, that will be predominant in the fifth century, and it is this form that is decorated with polychrome figures on white-ground. Fragmentary examples (and X-ray photography) reveal that some had a smaller inner chamber, to limit the volume of oil that could be held.

The role of the white-ground (cylindrical) lekythoi in funerary ritual is made clear both by their excavation from cemeteries and their depiction, invariably on lekythoi themselves, standing or fallen over at the graveside. Late in the fifth century, some massive examples of the shape are produced (‘Huge Lekythoi’), serving perhaps as equivalents for stone grave-markers.

The broad-footed squat lekythos lacks the sharp shoulder of the cylindrical type. It begins to be made late in the fifth century.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.65 in (11.8 cm)Width: 1.74 in (4.4 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    5th Century B.C
  • Condition:
    Good

  • Seller Location:
    EL CAMPELLO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU7382240545062
]]> https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-lekythos-with-palmettes/feed/ 0 Greek figurine of a little Eros riding on a dolphin, holding a lyre https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-figurine-of-a-little-eros-riding-on-a-dolphin-holding-a-lyre/ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-figurine-of-a-little-eros-riding-on-a-dolphin-holding-a-lyre/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:38:33 +0000 https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-figurine-of-a-little-eros-riding-on-a-dolphin-holding-a-lyre/ ITEM: Figurine of a little Eros riding on a dolphin, holding a lyre with remains of polychromy
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th – 3rd Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 145 mm x 140 mm x 65 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex American private collection, acquired before 2000s

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The depiction of Eros riding on a dolphin while holding a lyre is a classical motif from ancient Greek art that symbolizes the association of love, music, and the sea. Eros, the Greek god of love and desire, is often portrayed in various forms, and the image of him riding a dolphin is a representation of his playful and mischievous nature. The dolphin, a creature associated with the sea, was considered sacred to the goddess Aphrodite, who is closely linked to Eros in Greek mythology. This imagery not only emphasizes Eros’s connection to the watery realms but also underscores the harmonious and poetic aspects of love.

The inclusion of the lyre in Eros’s hands adds another layer of meaning to the composition. The lyre, a stringed musical instrument, was associated with Apollo, the god of music and arts. The combination of Eros with the lyre suggests a fusion of love and artistic expression, highlighting the transformative and inspiring power of love in the realm of creativity. This motif can be found in various forms of Greek art, including sculptures, pottery, and frescoes, reflecting the cultural significance of these themes in the classical period and their enduring influence on Western artistic traditions.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    4th – 3rd Century B.C
  • Condition:
    GoodWear consistent with age and use.

  • Seller Location:
    EL CAMPELLO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU7382237481982
]]> https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-figurine-of-a-little-eros-riding-on-a-dolphin-holding-a-lyre/feed/ 0 Greek squat lekythos with palmette https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-squat-lekythos-with-palmette/ https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-squat-lekythos-with-palmette/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:38:02 +0000 https://www.charitis.shop/product/greek-squat-lekythos-with-palmette/ ITEM: Squat lekythos with palmette
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 5th – 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 91 mm x 42 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired between 1980s
PARALLEL: BRITISH MUSEUM Collection, Accession number 11.46019

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Lekythoi are a specific type of oil flask used in ancient Greece, particularly during the Archaic and Classical periods, spanning from the 7th to the 4th century BCE. Their design was intended for holding perfumed oil or ointments used in funerary and beauty rituals.

Greek lekythoi were often adorned with artistic scenes, such as human, mythological, or geometric figures, which were frequently related to the funerary theme. Many of them were used as offerings in tombs or commemorative monuments, and their presence in burials provides valuable insights into the cultural beliefs and practices of ancient Greece concerning death and the veneration of the deceased.

These objects are highly regarded by archaeologists and art historians due to their connection to religion, mythology, and the everyday life of ancient Greece. Lekythoi serve as a window into the culture and beliefs of this civilization, and their archaeological study and artistic analysis contribute to a deeper understanding of ancient Greek society.

  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.59 in (9.1 cm)Width: 1.66 in (4.2 cm)Depth: 1.66 in (4.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek(Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    5th – 4th Century B.C
  • Condition:
    Good

  • Seller Location:
    EL CAMPELLO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU7382236638002
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