500 Bc

They are the Comedy and Tragedy masks that were worn in ancient Greece during the golden age, around 500 – 300 BC, and are paired together to show the two extremes of the human psyche.

Terracotta buffalo, Proto-Austroasiatic civilisation, circa 500 BC. Terracotta buffalo, Neolithic, circa 500 BC, Proto - Austro Asian civilisation (ancestors of the Mons and Khmers)...

A weighty billon stater from the city of Mytilene on the island of Lesbos, circa 500 BC. The obverse with two confronting calf heads, in profile, an olive tree behind.

An Athenian black-figure kylix of band-cup form, attributed to the manner of the Tleson Painter, circa 550 - 500 BC. The exterior features an elegant frieze of swans and four-legged ...

Silver stater from Kaulonia, Bruttium, circa 525-500 BC. The obverse with a nude cult statue of Apollo, wearing diadem and carrying a laurel branch in his right hand, a small run...

Greek bronze Illyrian Helmet Archaic period, circa 500-500 BC. Hammered from sheet-bronze, of domed form, with two parallel ribs to the bowl, a straight visor, two raised parallel ...

This petite ceramic vessel was made by an artisan of the Chupícuaro culture, which was settled in Guanajuanto, Mexico from 500 BC-300 AD. Exhibiting a rich patina, the bowl's surface...

This petite ceramic vessel was made by an artisan of the Chupícuaro culture, which was settled in Guanajuanto, Mexico from 500 BC-300 AD. Exhibiting a rich patina, the bowl's surface...

Roman soldiers were part of the Roman army throughout the duration of Ancient Rome, from the Roman Kingdom (to c. 500 BC) to the Roman Republic (500–31 BC) and the Roman Empire (31 B...

Chupicuaro's influence in the Valley of México is evidenced by large amounts of petite and highly adorned figurines as well as numerous polychrome vessels. 500 BC - 300 AD 2" ...

The title explained by the artists: "Tegn på solen is an ancient symbol of the sun from around 800 to 500 BC. It is the sun cross (Hjulkors) in the Nordic region."

Military invasions from Russia and Europe have influenced Kurdish culture as early as 500 BC when Cyrus the Great launched a large-scale incursion into the region.

A ram head figurine was found in the Tsauni Mine in Nigeria. It dates to about 500 BC. The skins of rams dyed red made a covering for the Tent of Meeting (Ex. 26:14).

An Etruscan terracotta frieze fragment, dating to around 500 BC. 
 A striking work of archaic art showing a muscular lioness leaping onto her prey; a large, powerfully built bull.

A ancient Greek Cypriot pottery bowl Buff pottery of globular form with pointed small base with painted bands of colour Early Iron age C 1000 500 BC approx. height 14 cm Conditi...

Group of three ancient Cypriot/Greek iron age geometric period pottery vessels - one larger amphora & two oinochoe (or wine jug), dating to circa 750-500 BC. Measurements: Larg...

The hand carved stone “Shaman’s” Mask, possibly Tsagaglal or she who watches a popular ancient Columbia river icon, dates to 500 BC-500 AD, The effigy carved from a boulder in th...

Trio of Pre-Columbian Foot Vessels, West Mexico The first is a reddish brown pottery shoe vessel from the Chipicuaro culture (ca. 500 BC – 300 AD) with a burnished surface and a wid...

Ipsens Enke, produced between 1870 and 1890 as an interpretation of ancient Greek black-figure vases dating from 600–500 BC. The vase is hand-decorated in the classical black-figure...

Another example of a Griffin is a small golden jewellery set of eight centimetres in height, derived from the Ziwiyeh of Kurdistan, dating back to the fifth century BC. Griffin in t...

Terracotta head of the dying warrior of the frontons of Egina late 19th century Italy Measures: Height 23 cm Width 25 cm Length 33 cm Weight 5 kg Historical period between 500 and 48...

Terracotta head of the dying warrior of the frontons of Egina late 19th century Italy Measures: Height 23 cm Width 25 cm Length 33 cm Weight 5 kg Historical period between 500 ...

Etruscan black figure amphora depicting three galloping centauri,  circa 500 – 470 BC. Attributed to the circle of the Micali Painter.

A pair of ancient stone carved feet on a plinth, fragment of a deity or fertility figure. Exquisite carving and patina. A highly collectable antiquity. Provenance: Acquired circ...

Jeremiah warned the people of Israel (approx 500 years BC) that ill fortune would ensue if they did not mend their ways.

Amphora with a distinctive concave neck, flattened shoulder, ovoid body tapering down, echinus foot and three-ribbed ribbon handles attached vertically between the neck and the shoul...

Circa 500 BC carved and painted Cedarwood Anubis statue crafted around the Late Period of Ancient Egyptian history on a later stand.

This warrior's armor including a crested helmet and shin guards or greaves protecting his muscular legs is typical of that employed by the powerful Etruscan hoplite army during the S...

Designed in the early 19th century Grecian fashion with the frames enriched with twisted reeds and carved paterae and legs scrolled to evoke ancient Greek 'Klismos' chairs, introduce...

Ancient carved limestone 17 inch statue of an attendant holding a tablet from Egypt or Iraq, created between 500-800 BC. The piece shows evidence of repairs at neck and thighs of the...

Classical early hollow terra cotta Greek/Roman bust sourced from the original Samuel Banks 18th century historical homestead in Bedford, NY. Official date of manufacture unknown--pos...

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th ...

Provenance: Private collection, France. Terracotta figure of a Peplophoros, dating to the fourth century BC. The statuette depicts a standing female figure draped in a peplos, the c...

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic jar, embodying a strong sculptural presence shaped by earth, fire, and the passage of time. It is believed to originate from the Tokoname re...

The antique Chinese clay vessel is handcrafted from clay and fired. Shallow enrelief bands encircle the upper part of the vessel.    

Mould-made, with white slip, this large terracotta female protome is as lively as she is enchanting. She wears a stephane and a himation with dark blue zigzags along the edge. The h...

Ancient Roman Stele Relief Fragment Circa 1st Century BCE–1st Century CE This rare marble stele relief fragment is a remarkable artifact of ancient history. Dating to the 1st centur...

Beautiful pair of three dimensional detailed 18th century giltwood urn ornaments. Original period pieces, Italy, circa 1750.

Beautiful blown glass sconce from Italy, 1950s. Pink etched glass in the shape of a leaf with brass hardware. Newly re-wired with single socket and new circular brass backplate. Take...

This mid century modern mirror by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood long rectangular frame, original champagne finish, and vintage mirror glass. Dimensions: 41.5w 2d 29h Conditio...

This piece carries genuine presence, its natural bleached oak, arched apron, turned legs immediately setting the tone for the piece. The piece dates to 20th Century, sourced from Fra...

Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...

Hand-coiled terracotta amphora from the pre-Sahara of southern Morocco, its twin looped handles rising to a neck darkened by decades of smoke. The pale body carries crossed motifs an...

Set of two larger decorative miniature figurines dating to approximately the 1960s. These charming vintage pieces are crafted from metal, possibly brass, and display an attractive ag...

A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...

Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybed.  This Gustavian Daybed features a hand-scraped original painted wood finish and pink-and-white checkered upholstery, resting on six legs a...

Elegant French modernist sideboard from the 1950s, crafted in oak and oak veneer, embodying the restrained sophistication of postwar French design. Clean architectural lines are soft...

Crafted in Italy during the 1970s, this vintage Italian Modern coffee table celebrates the timeless beauty of natural travertine. Carved from stone, the table showcases the distincti...

Large Bauhaus spherical lamp made of opal glass with a metal suspension and a very long pendulum rod. The lamp dates from the first half of the 20th century (1920-1940) and is in goo...