SOLD Ancient Catacomb Terracotta Oil Lamp, Roman Empire
$155.00Early Christianity oil lamps were also seen as a symbol of light and a manifestations of the presence of the divine.
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SOLD Ancient Earthenware Bowl, Roman North Africa (3184)
$425.00H: 2.875” Dia: 7.5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
Produced locally in Roman North Africa ceramic centers in Africa Proconsularis after the Roman Empire expanded, pottery like this was shipped throughout the Empire. Functional wares called coarse wares were covered with slip to make them less porous and sometimes as here red paint added for decoration.This finely shaped red clay earthenware is less typical than other bowls with thinner, taller and slightly curved walls.
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SOLD Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon (3191BLB) Roman North Africa
$725.00H: 4.5” W: 3” D: 2.75” | SOLD
This Roman ceramic flagon is a uniquely shaped vessel used to store and pour potable liquids. A crème slip carinated jug with a high profile and a trefoil pouring spout, it has a strap handle attached from the carinated edge to just below the rim for easy handling. Roman coarse wars like this were use for liquids and to make offerings to household deities.
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SOLD Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon with Handle (3188) Roman North Africa
$595.00H: 8.5” Dia: 5.5” | SOLD
The shape of this elegant carinated ancient earthenware pouring vessel used to hold and dispense potable liquids: water, wine and other drinks. They were used to hydrate everyone including laborers, field workers, ship-rowers, army personnel and people in their homes and were placed wherever they were needed.
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SOLD Ancient Han Dynasty Glazed Hu Jar, China (1604AOK)
$595.00Hu vessels, first made in the Shang Dynasty is an ancient-pottery wine vessel whose body swells in the middle, flares into a narrow neck and often has a raised circular foot. Very popular during the Han dynasty, it was used as an ancestral tomb burial object (mingqi) to hold liquids and elixirs for the deceased…
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SOLD Ancient Harpocrates Figurine, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1844)
$395.00Ht: 6.5” W: 2.625” D: 1.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This ancient figurine is Harpocrates the Greek god of silence and secrets holding a jar made for a home shrine. He probably represents a royal and temple cult, as he wears a double crown symbolizing both Upper and Lower Egypt and his royal emblem signifies his association with the reigning Egyptian king, who was considered a manifestation of the Egyptian god Horus. Missing part of his right side when excavated, and no with no repairs this is a true slice of history. It pairs well with #1845 Ancient Pottery Figurine of Child Nurturer Goddess.
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SOLD Ancient Inca Axe Head, South America, Peru
$525.00has considerable wear on one side. Scholars describe these strong, thick, substantial yet relatively light T-shaped Inca copper alloy bronze axe heads as classic weapons of the Inca Empire centered in Cuzco, Peru. Bronze axe heads were a very valuable and versatile tool.
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SOLD Ancient Large Stamped Red Platter, Roman North Africa (3185)
$450.00H: 2.25” Dia: 14.5″ |Free shipping in Continental US!
Created in the Roman North Africa platters like this were distributed throughout the Roman Empire. Known as s ARS (African Red Slip) it is decorated with circular rings with perfect ridges made using a pottery wheel. This ancient serving plate is remarkable for its survival, size, stamped designs and graceful simplicity. Found in two pieces, the breaks were clean and glued together. Platters of this size are rare and are usually in multiple broken pieces with significant losses.
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SOLD Ancient Pottery Figurine of Child Nurturer Goddess, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1845BHK)
$395.00Ht: 6.75” W: 3” D: 2” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This Roman Egyptian figurine from Alexandria of a woman holding a young child is a Kourotrophos, a class goddess figures holding infants or children. Referred to as “child nurturers”, these were revered deities, cult figures and mortals who were also fertility symbols and protectors of the young. Made from a bivalve mold, this terracotta figurine was probably placed on a home altar for protection. Mother and child figures like this are universal and appear in cultures throughout the world. It pairs well with #1844 Ancient Harpocrates Figurine.
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SOLD Ancient Terracotta Carinated Flagon with Handle, Roman North Africa (3190)
$625.00H: 8.5” Dia: 9.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
Made in the Roman North Africa, this ancient carinated ceramic flagon called coarse wear for daily use made of inexpensive durable clay was used to hydrate all kinds of people and on home altars for offerings to family deities. Carinated pottery, where the top and lower sections are angled in opposite directions forming a pointed edge, was common ancient pottery shape, this one with a handle.
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SOLD Ancient Terracotta Platter with Stamped Designs, Roman North Africa (3186)
Original price was: $465.00.$365.00Current price is: $365.00.H: 1.625” Dia: 10.125” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
A fine ancient Roman platter produced for upper classes, 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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SOLD Ancient Xenon Pottery Vessel, Apulia (1784)
$595.00H: 3.125” W: 3” D: 2.875” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Miniature 4th century BCE elegant xenon Apulia vessel, flared rim and handle, with painted orange geometric designs which may have been a child’s cup or used for votive purposes.
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