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Roman Period Vessels : Roman Period Vessel in the Form of a Stylized Animal
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Roman Period Vessel in the Form of a Stylized Animal - P.0447
Origin: Mt. of Olives, Jerusalem
Circa: 100
AD
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
4.5" (11.4cm) high
x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide
x 5" (12.7cm) depth
Catalogue: V1
Collection: Biblical
Medium: Terracotta
£4,800.00
Location: UAE
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Though it is difficult to say exactly what kind of
animal this is--a donkey, horse or perhaps a
sheep--there is no denying its wide-eyed charm.
When the empire of Rome was at its height, its
plump body contained some commodity like fine
oil or wine. It is possible the vessel was used as
a votive offering to the gods, the zoomorphic
shape standing in place of a live animal. We are
captivated by the naive yet lively rendering, a
quality that must have delighted its original
owners centuries ago.
- (P.0447)
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