The Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra) is the most important symbol of Buddhism as it is the symbol of the Buddha’s initial sermon teaching Buddhist principles at the Sarnath Deer Park near Varanasi. In Buddhism, teaching and learning Buddhist law is symbolized by “turning the wheel,” first turned at the Deer Park. The dharma wheel has eight spokes with handles to turn the wheel (explain and learn the precepts of Buddhism) and to symbolize the Eightfold Path and the path to enlightenment. Likewise, the wheel, the spokes and the center of the wheel are interconnected literally and symbolically, and three swirls at the center symbolize the Three Jewels of Buddhism (Trirtna): Buddha (teacher and creator of Buddhism), the Dharma (the Buddha’s teachings and Buddhist law) and the sangha (the Buddhist community of monks). This also occurs when a Buddhist deity is in meditation and has hands together forming the base and the thumbs together and up finishing a triangle.
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This pottery Judean juglet was made during the Biblical Period in the Holy Land (Levant) and used to hold perfume or other costly items. Its upper body tapers inward to a narrow neck to limit its pouring rate and conserve its costly contents. Covered with slip to lessen leakage and improve their appearance, these were used throughout the Roman-Empire.
This pottery Judean juglet was made during the Biblical Period in the Holy Land and used to hold perfume or other costly items. Its upper body tapers inward to a narrow neck to limit its pouring rate and conserve its contents. Covered with slip to lessen leakage and improve their appearance, these were used throughout the Roman Empire.
Made in Africa Proconsularis in Roman North Africa and shipped throughout the Roman Empire, this small pouring vessel was made of inexpensive and long-lasting materials and was called coarse wear for everyday use. This earthenware jug is elegant in its simplicity – tapered and undecorated except for horizontal ridges, curved single handle, simple rim at the mouth and crème clay slip. It was made using a potters wheel, seen by the circle marks on the bottom and the uniform ribbing. A fine small piece of history.
A fine ancient Roman platter produced for upper classes from the mid-1st century to the 7th century, this is refined and delicate and has stamped decorative images in complex circles. Although rough areas with small losses remain, it is an ancient piece otherwise in very good condition that, especially considering its age and use, remains a remarkable surviving piece of history.
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