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This was acquired from an estate of an Israeli archaeologist . . . about him, I know little or nothing.
This vessel seems very primitive to be a Greek or Roman Burial vessel. It is more likely to be an ancient funerary vessel placed in the tomb…
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- Item Number: V-5971
- Provenance/Origin: Middle East. Estate of an archeologist
- Composition: Clay
- Dimensions: 9" tall x 5.25" at widest point
- Weight: 2 pounds
- Price: $ 210.00 USD
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Oil lamps appear in the Torah and other Jewish sources as a symbol of “lighting” the way for the wise and righteous. Oil lamps and the light they give were important household items as well as being used in many spiritual rituals.
I have had this single nozzle terra…
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- Item Number: O-4801
- Provenance/Origin: Israel. Circa 100 BC to 100 AD
- Composition: Terracotta
- Dimensions: 3.75" long x 2.5" at widest
- Weight: 0.25 pound
- Price: $ 175.00 USD
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Detail: You really have to see this unique board. The colors and depth is unbelievable. This chessboard has been around for a while but does not appear to have had much use. It has melted enamel red and bluish-green coloring plus a layer of veneer that…
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- Item Number: O-1521
- Provenance/Origin: Greece. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Copper
- Dimensions: 16.75" square x .5" thick (almost 1" on legs). 1 11/16" squares
- Weight: 4.25 pounds
- Price: $ 55.00 USD