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    Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon, Roman North Africa (3191BLB) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $775.00.Current price is: $658.75.
    H: 4.5”  W: 3”  D: 2.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    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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    Ancient Glazed Ceramic Han Wing Cup, China (1009BOH) $450

    Original price was: $450.00.Current price is: $382.50.
    H: 1.5”  W: 5.125”  D: 3.875” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This Han dynasty green glazed winged cup is a mingqi burial object placed in a tomb to comfort and satisfy the deceased. Winged cups were popular during the Han Dynasty when they were made from molded earthenware covered with a thick green leaded glaze which sometimes , as here, caused a chemical reaction between the lead and the tomb’s humidity resulting in an iridescent silver-green color.

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    Ancient Han Dynasty Pottery Pig, China (2029BKE) $395

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $335.75.
    H: 2.5”  W: 4.5”  D: 2.375” | FREE SHIPPING!

    This glazed pig mingqi was one of many items made for a tomb to placate the spirit of the deceased and assure the soul’s access to the things enjoyed when alive. This animal mingqi confirms the importance of pigs as a food source and of raising livestock in Han China. An alert animal whose stocky body is typical, it’s dark lead green glaze and damp tomb created a chemical reaction over centuries making it a lustrous, iridescent green impossible to copy that is highly valued in China and by collectors. In very good condition, it has expected glaze losses, minor abrasions and cracks due to its age and long tomb burial.

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    Ancient Harpocrates Figurine, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1844BHK) $395

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $335.75.
    Ht: 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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    Ancient Holy Land Biblical Period Wine Jug, Judea (3241BHK) $695

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $590.75.
    H: 8.5”  Dia: 5.5” | FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.!

    This Biblical Period earthenware wine jug is rare because of its difficult chances of survival over such a long time period. Made in the Judea Holy Land, it has a tall globular body and a downward sloped shoulder that join together in a distinctive carinated edge running around its top.

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    Ancient Pottery Figurine of Child Nurturer Goddess, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1845BHK) $395

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $335.75.
    Ht: 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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    Ancient Terracotta Carinated Flagon with Handle, Roman North Africa (3190BME) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $625.00.Current price is: $531.25.
    H: 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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    Antique Brass Nandi, India (9509B-GAH) $155

    Original price was: $155.00.Current price is: $131.75.
    H: 3.5″  W: 1.75″  D: 2.5″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    This finely cast antique figurine with finely articulated features portrays Nandi with jewels sitting recumbent on a high-tiered throne. Kneeling in reverence to serve  Lord Shiva he is a symbol of purity and strength. Small figurines were placed on home shrines with other deities and significant family items. Made using lost wax   it is a one-of-a-kind piece

     

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    Antique Brass Vishnu Oil Lamp (Diya), India (9571B-PAH) $165

    Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $140.25.
    Ht: 3.75”  W: 3”  D: 3.5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This heavy antique brass oil lamp is devoted to Vishnu with symbols for him and his consort Lakshmi who together are the paradigm for rituals and ceremonies of a blessed Hindu marriage. Used on a home or temple altar for daily prayers (puja), it has with a yoni shaped cup to store oil, a lotus top and a mark of Vishnu that his devotees wear on their forehead to indicate their spiritual affiliation.

     

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    Antique Brocaded Bible/Document Cover, Bolivia (2036A-MAE) $185

    Original price was: $185.00.Current price is: $157.25.
    H: 10.5″  W: 10.5″ D: 0.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Hand made in a folder style, this Bolivian religious document holder possibly used for priests’ sermons or other important  documents, is decorated on each side with brocaded purple fabric with gold thread. The finely brocaded stylized and symbolic passion flower designs are framed by geometric and curved gold borders and the inside and ends are lined in red fabric.  Our images do not do it justice as they cannot capture light flickers from the interwoven gold threads and vibrant gold floral patterns.

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    Antique Brocaded Bible/Document Cover, Bolivia (2036B) (2036B-MAE) $195

    Original price was: $195.00.Current price is: $165.75.

    This antique brocaded document or bible cover from Bolivia is decorated with symbolic stylized flowers widely used in Christianity:  passion flowers and roses. Nicolas Monardes, a 16th century Spanish doctor…

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    Antique Bronze Miniature Stupa/Pagoda, Nepal (3207LME) $425

    Original price was: $425.00.Current price is: $361.25.
    H: 3.25” Dia: 2.25″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL US!

    This 18th-century antique hand-made bronze 7-level stupa/pagoda was made in Nepal and was purchased in the 1970s in Kathmandu. This fine example has decorative details around the base and two of the round eaves have scalloped edges. It was used for personal devotion on a home altar or shrine. Antique Buddhist items are now extremely scarce in Nepal.

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