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Classic Ancient Christian Byzantine Oil Lamp 400-600AD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 260267 (stock# 11231067)

Classic Ancient Christian Byzantine Oil Lamp 400-600AD
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These lamps where used widely in Christian homes during the period of the fifth and sixth centuries AD (Byzantine Influence). The lamp in the form of a small clay bowl in which oil was burned, was the most common form of domestic lighting from the very earliest of times. As olive oil was plentiful in Palestine, this form of fuel was normally used in these lamps. The wick was usually made of flax. Whilst the shapes of lamps vary from simple bowls to very ornate clay and bronze artworks, this lamp is a quite simple yet exquisite design. Clay lamps are amongst the most prolific pottery vessels found in the archaeological remains. This lamp with its characteristic stylised Palm Leaves is typical of the oil lamps of the period. Size:90mm x 52 x 30 Weight: 82.6 g


Talisman Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallic Amulet 100 AD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 754475 (stock# y12)

Talisman  Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallic Amulet 100 AD
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Superb Very Rare Ancient Roman Erotic Phallus Amulet c100 AD. This is a very well preserved example of this very rare amulet Type. The phallus (or symbolic male genitals) represented masculinity and virility in Ancient Rome. These amulets where worn to ward off evil, increase a soldiers strength in battle and perhaps to titilate a prospective sexual conquest. Many hundreds of different shapes and sizes have been discovered over the last three hundred years. 30mm x 20mm Superb Condition, beautiful patina. The Phallic ammulet was worn in Ancient Rome to pay homage to a number of different Gods depending upon the wearers desires and background: Mutinus Mutunus (Greek - Priapus); the Roman God of fertility. Eros; the primordial god of lust, love, and intercourse. Cupid (Latin cupido); the god of erotic love and beauty. Roman women seeking to bear children invoked these Gods, as well as Roman Men who sought to increase virlity, sexual performance or attraction. Also in some parts of ancient Rome, people believed that phallic charms and ornaments offered protection against the evil eye. A phallic charm was called fascinum in Latin, from the verb fascinare (the origin of the English word "to fascinate"), "to cast a spell", such as that of the evil eye. Belief in the evil eye during antiquity is based on the evidence in ancient sources like Aristophanes, Athenaeus, Plutarch and Heliodorus. There are also speculations that claim Socrates possessed the evil eye and that his disciples and admirers were fascinated by Socrates' insistently glaring eyes. His followers were called Blepedaimones, which translates into demon look, not because they were possessors and transmitters of the evil eye, but because they were suspected of being under the hypnotic and dangerous spell of Socrates. In the Greco-Roman period a scientific explanation of the evil eye was common. Plutarch explained this scientific explanation explaining that the eyes were the chief, if not sole, source of the deadly rays that were supposed to spring up like poisoned darts from the inner recesses of a person possessing the evil eye. Plutarch treated the phenomenon of the evil eye as something seemingly inexplicable that is a source of wonder and cause of incredulity. The belief in the evil eye during antiquity varied from different regions and periods. There were places in which people felt more conscious of the danger of the evil eye. In the Roman days not only were individual considered to posses the power of the evil eye but whole tribes, especially those of Pontus and Scythia, were believed to be transmitters of the evil eye.


Ancient Roman "Evil Eye" Bronze Ring Holy Land 100AD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pre AD 1000   item# 368475

Ancient Roman "Evil Eye" Bronze Ring Holy Land 100AD
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Ancient Roman "Evil Eye" Bronze Ring Holy Land 100AD. Lovely Bronze Roman Ring found near Jerusalem in Israel. This ring has a symbolic eye etched into it's design, that may have had some glass enameling in antiquity. It would have been worn by a follower of the Ancient Roman Evil Eye Cult, or conversely by someone wishing to ward off the evil eye. Size US 5 1/2, Bronze Superb Condition, comes complete with burgundy ring presentation case.


Remarkable & Unique Ancient Roman "Secret" Ring 200AD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 368490

Remarkable & Unique Ancient Roman "Secret"  Ring  200AD
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A Truly Remarkable and Unique Ancient Roman Bronze Ring, found in the Balkans (Ancient Roman Province) and dated to c 200 AD. This ring contains a secret perhaps dark, but probably not. The design on the ring bezel is a symbolic map and the ring itself is a key. It would appear that the key (take a close look at the many pictures) would unlock a small chest or perhaps a book. The story of the ring is, of course locked in antiquity, but it is a nice experience to hold this ring, close your eyes and wonder. This is a real gem of a ring bold, sturdy and with a beautiful deep green patina. Size US 8+, Extremely Fine Condition and Completely Intact. Comes complete with a burgundy presentation case.


Bold Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallic Amulet 100 AD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 754462 (stock# z25)

 Bold Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallic Amulet 100 AD
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Superb Rare Ancient Roman Erotic Phallus Amulet c100 AD. This is a very well preserved example of this amulet Type. The phallus (or symbolic male genitals) represented masculinity and virility in Ancient Rome. These amulets where worn to ward off evil, increase a soldiers strength in battle and perhaps to titilate a prospective sexual conquest. Many hundreds of different shapes and sizes have been discovered over the last three hundred years. 32mm x 17mm Superb Condition, beautiful deep green patina. The Phallic ammulet was worn in Ancient Rome to pay homage to a number of different Gods depending upon the wearers desires and background: Mutinus Mutunus (Greek - Priapus); the Roman God of fertility. Eros; the primordial god of lust, love, and intercourse. Cupid (Latin cupido); the god of erotic love and beauty. Roman women seeking to bear children invoked these Gods, as well as Roman Men who sought to increase virlity, sexual performance or attraction. Also in some parts of ancient Rome, people believed that phallic charms and ornaments offered protection against the evil eye. A phallic charm was called fascinum in Latin, from the verb fascinare (the origin of the English word "to fascinate"), "to cast a spell", such as that of the evil eye. Belief in the evil eye during antiquity is based on the evidence in ancient sources like Aristophanes, Athenaeus, Plutarch and Heliodorus. There are also speculations that claim Socrates possessed the evil eye and that his disciples and admirers were fascinated by Socrates' insistently glaring eyes. His followers were called Blepedaimones, which translates into demon look, not because they were possessors and transmitters of the evil eye, but because they were suspected of being under the hypnotic and dangerous spell of Socrates. In the Greco-Roman period a scientific explanation of the evil eye was common. Plutarch explained this scientific explanation explaining that the eyes were the chief, if not sole, source of the deadly rays that were supposed to spring up like poisoned darts from the inner recesses of a person possessing the evil eye. Plutarch treated the phenomenon of the evil eye as something seemingly inexplicable that is a source of wonder and cause of incredulity. The belief in the evil eye during antiquity varied from different regions and periods. There were places in which people felt more conscious of the danger of the evil eye. In the Roman days not only were individual considered to posses the power of the evil eye but whole tribes, especially those of Pontus and Scythia, were believed to be transmitters of the evil eye.


Very Rare Ancient Roman Gold Coated Crossbow Fibula

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Bronze: Pre AD 1000   item# 368548

Very Rare Ancient Roman Gold Coated Crossbow Fibula
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Very Rare Ancient Roman Gold Coated Legionary Crossbow Fibula or Toga Brooch. In lovely condition and completely intact, many areas still covered in the original gold coating, which is very rare for these items. 64mm x 44mm A really lovely and important piece of Ancient Roman Military history, used to hold a Toga or Tunic closed on a Centurian or General. Very Rare and in Extremely Fine condition.


Evil Eye - Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallic Amulet 100AD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 754459 (stock# z22)

Evil Eye - Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallic Amulet 100AD
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Superb Rare Ancient Roman Erotic Phallus Amulet c100 AD. This is a very well preserved example of this amulet Type. The phallus (or symbolic male genitals) represented masculinity and virility in Ancient Rome. These amulets where worn to ward off evil, increase a soldiers strength in battle and perhaps to titilate a prospective sexual conquest. Many hundreds of different shapes and sizes have been discovered over the last three hundred years. 25mm x 16mm Superb Condition, beautiful deep green patina. The Phallic ammulet was worn in Ancient Rome to pay homage to a number of different Gods depending upon the wearers desires and background: Mutinus Mutunus (Greek - Priapus); the Roman God of fertility. Eros; the primordial god of lust, love, and intercourse. Cupid (Latin cupido); the god of erotic love and beauty. Roman women seeking to bear children invoked these Gods, as well as Roman Men who sought to increase virlity, sexual performance or attraction. Also in some parts of ancient Rome, people believed that phallic charms and ornaments offered protection against the evil eye. A phallic charm was called fascinum in Latin, from the verb fascinare (the origin of the English word "to fascinate"), "to cast a spell", such as that of the evil eye. Belief in the evil eye during antiquity is based on the evidence in ancient sources like Aristophanes, Athenaeus, Plutarch and Heliodorus. There are also speculations that claim Socrates possessed the evil eye and that his disciples and admirers were fascinated by Socrates' insistently glaring eyes. His followers were called Blepedaimones, which translates into demon look, not because they were possessors and transmitters of the evil eye, but because they were suspected of being under the hypnotic and dangerous spell of Socrates. In the Greco-Roman period a scientific explanation of the evil eye was common. Plutarch explained this scientific explanation explaining that the eyes were the chief, if not sole, source of the deadly rays that were supposed to spring up like poisoned darts from the inner recesses of a person possessing the evil eye. Plutarch treated the phenomenon of the evil eye as something seemingly inexplicable that is a source of wonder and cause of incredulity. The belief in the evil eye during antiquity varied from different regions and periods. There were places in which people felt more conscious of the danger of the evil eye. In the Roman days not only were individual considered to posses the power of the evil eye but whole tribes, especially those of Pontus and Scythia, were believed to be transmitters of the evil eye.


Lovely Ancient Roman Etched Toga Brooch 200 - 400 AD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pre AD 1000   item# 373517

Lovely Ancient Roman Etched Toga Brooch 200 - 400 AD
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Very Rare Lovely Intact Ancient Roman Toga Fibula 200 - 400 AD found in the Roman Province of Moesia, this lovely antiquity is intact and in excellent condition, a really choice item.


Very Long Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallic Amulet 100 AD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 754465 (stock# z26)

Very Long Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallic Amulet 100 AD
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$245 

Superb Rare Ancient Roman Erotic Phallus Amulet c100 AD. This is a very well preserved example of this rare and boastful amulet Type. The phallus (or symbolic male genitals) represented masculinity and virility in Ancient Rome. These amulets where worn to ward off evil, increase a soldiers strength in battle and perhaps to titilate a prospective sexual conquest. Many hundreds of different shapes and sizes have been discovered over the last three hundred years. 62mm x 21mm Superb Condition, beautiful deep green patina. The Phallic ammulet was worn in Ancient Rome to pay homage to a number of different Gods depending upon the wearers desires and background: Mutinus Mutunus (Greek - Priapus); the Roman God of fertility. Eros; the primordial god of lust, love, and intercourse. Cupid (Latin cupido); the god of erotic love and beauty. Roman women seeking to bear children invoked these Gods, as well as Roman Men who sought to increase virlity, sexual performance or attraction. Also in some parts of ancient Rome, people believed that phallic charms and ornaments offered protection against the evil eye. A phallic charm was called fascinum in Latin, from the verb fascinare (the origin of the English word "to fascinate"), "to cast a spell", such as that of the evil eye. Belief in the evil eye during antiquity is based on the evidence in ancient sources like Aristophanes, Athenaeus, Plutarch and Heliodorus. There are also speculations that claim Socrates possessed the evil eye and that his disciples and admirers were fascinated by Socrates' insistently glaring eyes. His followers were called Blepedaimones, which translates into demon look, not because they were possessors and transmitters of the evil eye, but because they were suspected of being under the hypnotic and dangerous spell of Socrates. In the Greco-Roman period a scientific explanation of the evil eye was common. Plutarch explained this scientific explanation explaining that the eyes were the chief, if not sole, source of the deadly rays that were supposed to spring up like poisoned darts from the inner recesses of a person possessing the evil eye. Plutarch treated the phenomenon of the evil eye as something seemingly inexplicable that is a source of wonder and cause of incredulity. The belief in the evil eye during antiquity varied from different regions and periods. There were places in which people felt more conscious of the danger of the evil eye. In the Roman days not only were individual considered to posses the power of the evil eye but whole tribes, especially those of Pontus and Scythia, were believed to be transmitters of the evil eye.


Ancient Roman Legionary Eagle - Jerusalem 100 AD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 326499

Ancient Roman Legionary Eagle - Jerusalem 100 AD
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This gorgeous Roman Legionary Eagle was discovered in near Jerusalem were the famous Tenth Legion was camped. It is a lovely piece and would make a nice centre piece for a Roman coin collection. Size: 33mm long x 40mm wide (wings) it would stand 30mm high. This piece will need to be mounted as it will not stand by itself.

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