Cypriot Antiquities

Cypriot antiquities for sale, mostly pottery from the Bronze Age and Iron Age as well as votive sculptures.
The strategic location of Cyprus on the edge of the Near East made it an important cultural cross-roads. In consequence the art of Cyprus is among the most varied of the ancient Mediterranean cultures.
The Cypriot Bronze Age created an astonishing range of artistically advanced pottery. These pieces are not only aesthetically pleasing to the modern eye but also reveal a degree of joy and playfulness rarely seen in ancient pottery.

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Egyptian Funerary Mask

12th August 2024

Thank you Rolf for another stunning item. I am a repeat customer. Helios Gallery is one of the most outstanding dealership enterprises online.

Rolf always provides excellent service and is an expert in his field.

Brian d

Response from Helios Gallery

Thank you, Brian, the mask is amazing, so glad you like it, Sam & Rolf 🙂

Consummate experts of ancient world antiquities

9th August 2024

Only the quality of your offerings surpasses your incredible knowledge. Thank you for providing the opportunity to be the next custodian of such an extraordinary artefact.

Brad

Thank you so much Brad, delighted you love the little vase, Sam & Rolf 🙂

Bronze votive figurine of Osiris

4th April 2024

I bought a really lovely figurine and I am delighted! I spoke to Rolph and he is a very nice chap, and the figurine arrived two days later. I have bought from Helios Gallery before, after reading glowing reports about them, and have always loved my purchases. Thank you so much.

Robin Halls

Thank you, Robin, Glad you like the little Osiris figure and thank you for taking the time to leave a kind comment about us, Sam & Rolf 🙂

Egyptian sandals

20th December 2023

The sandals have just arrived thank you. Unfortunately they don’t fit me so I have put them in my display cabinet where they look amazing along with the rest of my antiquities. Once again thank you and happy Christmas to you both.

Martin OSullivan

Love this! so glad they don’t fit 🙂 and delighted you love them, many thanks for your comment, Sam & Rolf

Helios - excellent collection of items to buy & excellent customer service

16th December 2023

I have just purchased my ninth item from Helios and will continue to make this company my first choice when I want to buy an antiquity. I always feel confident that whatever I decide to buy is authentic and fairly priced, and the service provided to customers is excellent. Thank you Rolf and Sam

Andrew Antoniou

Thank you, Andrew, for your great comment. and we are really pleased you love your growing collection, Rolf & Sam

Excellent Experience!

2nd April 2024

This was my first time purchasing from this vendor and I couldn’t be happier. Once I placed my order, they personally emailed me thanking me and ensured it would be shipped out the next day. One week later, across the Atlantic – I received my piece. It was securely packed and handled with care. I look forward to supporting this vendor in the future!

Jean-Paul

Thank you, Jean-Paul, so glad everything went smoothly and you’re happy with us and your lekythos, Sam & Rolf 🙂

Geometric oinochoe

8th November 2023

This is my second purchase from Helios. Very happy with the pitcher- just as described in the website. A nice example of italo-geometric pottery. Well packaged as was the previous item. Fast dispatch. Altogether, very satisfied with this purchase. I am sure to return to this seller. Thank you.

Mike

Thank you, Mike, for you lovely comment, we love to hear that you like the Oinochoe, it is a lovely piece, Many thanks Sam & Rolf: )

Terracotta figurine of Harpocrates

22nd September 2023

It’s already the second purchase I’ve made from Helios Gallery and for the second time I am satisfied. Rolf is kind and available to resolve any doubts quickly and professionally. I highly recommend helios gallery to everyone who loves history and antiquities!

Alessio

Thank you so much for you comment, and glad you like the Terracotta, Sam & Rolf

Smooth transaction. Will return.

13th September 2023

Item as described. Carefully packaged and promptly delivered. A happy purchaser! Will continue to visit this dealer.

So glad you like the lamp, thank you for the kind comment, Sam and Rolf 🙂

ESTIC CONTENTISSIMA DEL SEU TRACTE I DEL PROFESSIONALS QUE SON

7th September 2023

EMPRESA 100% RECOMANABLE PER LA PROFESSINALITAT I PEL BON TRACTE. ELS HE COMPRAT VARIES PECES I SEMPRE AMB LA CONFIANÇA DE QUE ESTIC ACOMPANYADA DE GRAN PROFESSIONALS

NURIA AUBERNI

Thank you Nuria, for your kind review, Sam & Rolf 🙂

Triton figure

26th July 2023

Really happy with my beautiful artefact. Love this business- always friendly and personable. Great swift service too

Johnny

Thank you so much Johnny, so pleased you like the lovely chap, Sam and Rolf 🙂

Redfigure Pottery Shard

26th June 2023

Thank you very much for my ancient Greek redfigure shard – communication was excellent and the delivery was very fast!

I am very happy to adding the first ancient piece to my collection!!!

Grace

Thank you, Grace, so glad you are happy with your first antiquity.

Amazing antiquities

31st March 2023

These people have become my go-to place for reasonably priced antiquities with excellent provenance. I know I can count on them to be ethical and responsible in our dealings, and my purchases always arrive on time or even early at times.

richard flournoy phd

Thank you, Richard, for your kind review, so glad you are pleased with us, we try to have an interesting group of Antiquities for sale. Sam & Rolf

Neolithic flint axe head

5th February 2023

I’m delighted with my purchase, it has exceeded my expectations! The axe head is exactly as described, and was delivered in very safe and secure packaging. Rolf was very courteous and helpful with his communication, which is greatly appreciated. Overall, I am very happy, and I highly recommended Helios Gallery!

Jeremy

Thank you Jeremy, really pleased you like the axe head and many thanks for your kind comment, Sam & Rolf

Minoan blossom bowl

6th February 2023

I made my first purchase from Helios 17 years ago and since then I regurlarly buy Greek items with the same pleasure and full confidence. Once again this Minoan bowl is an excellent item ! I also want to warmly thank Rolf for his great support for administrative questions !

J.P. Chappuis

Thank you, JP, for another kind comment, we value you as one of our longest established collectors, many thanks Sam and Rolf

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

17th January 2023

I bought two exceptionel wonderful greek terracottas.

Fantastic items and fantastic service by the Helios Gallery.

Highly recommended!

Stefan

Fab comment Stefan, so glad you love the terracotta’s and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Sam & Rolf:)

Cypriot pottery charioteer fragment

Cypriot White Shaved Ware pottery jug

Cypriot Base Ring Ware pottery ribbed jug

Cypriot Bronze Age pottery “tea pot” vase, reputedly ex. Cyprus Museum

Cypriot Bronze Age pottery tulip bowl, ex Ian Auld collection

Cypriot Middle Bronze Age pottery flask

Cypriot free-field painted pottery jug

Cypriot votive pottery figure fragment

Cypriot Cypro-Classical gypsum alabastron vessel

Cypriot Middle Bronze Age pottery jug with modelled decoration

Cypriot Bronze Age burnished pottery bowl

Cypriot Middle Bronze Age painted pottery flask

Cypriot Early Iron Age painted pottery bowl

Late Minoan or Cypriot pottery female plaque figure

Cypriot Bronze Age pottery dipper cup

Cypriot Chalcolithic? pottery votive figure

Cypriot painted pottery warrior marionette

Cypriot Bronze Age burnished pottery cup

Cypriot Early Bronze Age large decorated pottery bowl

Cypriot Early Bronze Age burnished pottery bowl

Cypriot votive terracotta horse and rider

Cypriot Early Iron Age painted pottery juglet

Cypriot limestone head of a female votary

Cypriot Geometric bichrome jug with export license

Cypriot votive pottery warrior figure fragment

Cypro-Archaic pottery side-spouted jug

Cypriot painted pottery jug with fish decoration

East Greek or Cypriot pedestal with pomegranate

Cypriot Byzantine glazed sgraffito pottery bowl

Cypriot painted pottery bowl, reputedly ex. Cyprus Museum

Cypriot Early Iron Age large painted pottery dish

Cypriot Archaic pottery jug with painted decoration

Cypriot Bronze Age burnished pottery black-top bowl

Cypriot Base Ring Ware burnished pottery cup

Cypriot Middle Bronze Age pottery spouted vessel

Cypriot Cypro-Archaic votive pottery female figure

Cypriot Iron Age painted pottery bowl

Cypriot Middle Bronze Age large pottery dipper vessel

Cypriot limestone head of a youth, reputedly ex. Cyprus Museum

Cypriot Early Bronze Age pottery horn, ex. Desmond Morris collection

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