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Roman Redware Askos
Roman: Gallic Pre AD 1000: item #792843 BD2306
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Artemis Gallery Ancient World Art
(720) 890-7700
$1,950.00
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Rare type! Ancient Redware Askos, Gaulic, southern France, Spain, ca. 1st to 2nd century A.D. In almost miniature form, the surface is done in a fine, shiny red-slipped finish. While the specific purpose of this particular shape is not known, it's likely that it was used to pour liquids at the dinner table. 6-1/4"L x 2"W x 3"H,
handle and spout broken/re-glued, otherwise excellent condition. ... Click for details
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ROMAN LEAD SLING BULLET - EX ISRAEL
Roman: Imperial Pre AD 1000: item #792343 2296
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Passage to Antiquity
$35.00
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A Roman lead sling bullet discovered in Israel and measuring 2.9 cm. This lethal weapon is dated ca. 1st century AD, the period of Roman occupation. The item is covered with a desert encrustation and is in excellent condition.The sling was a very effective weapon in antiquity and the lead bullets, or in Latin "glades", that were flung from them could be quite lethal. The usual shape of these projectiles was that of an ... Click for details
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A ROMAN MARBLE TORSO OF DIONYSOS
Roman Pre AD 1000: item #791377
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Biblical Artifacts
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Dionysos (Latin: Bacchus or Liber) was the god of wine. Consequently he was seen as the personification of the life force of the vine and vegetation and the earth's fertiltiy. He was a volatile god whose rites were celebrated in an ecstatic and orgiastic fashion. His female devotees were the Maenads (Bacchantes) and their drunken and lascivious male counterparts were the Satyrs (Fauns). Drunken old Silenos was also a member of his retinue. No where in ancient literature is the passion and fury o... Click for details
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