Item 0001  MESOLITHIC GODDESS miniature  Venus of Willendorf type in fired terracotta, Earth Goddess figures such as this have been found throughout Europe.  The earliest know fired clay objects are fired clay figures from the area around Dolni Vestonice in the Czech Republic  Height approx 50mm £4.95
Item 0002  WILLENDORF VENUS, Mesolithic ca 25000 BC:  This replica is based on an original piece found at Willendorf, in Austria, on a terrace about 30 meters above the  River Danube. Earth, or Mother, Goddess figures such as this have been found throughout Europe.  The earliest know fired clay objects are figures, like this one, from the area around Dolni Vestonice in the Czech Republic.  Created by Mammoth hunters during the last Ice Age, these small sculptures seem to have been deliberately deposited in the landscape as some sort of sacrifice and were probably intended to ensure fertility. Height approx 115mm  £19.00
Item 0003  VENUS FIGURINE, Roman 1st or 2nd Century: These little Venus figurines are a common find on Roman sites throughout the Empire.  Made in Gaul, and possible the Thames Valley, from white clay which would, much later, become known as ’pipe clay  for its use in the making of clay pipes, these statues would have been used as part of a household shrine.   Height approx. 140mm   £9.00
Item 0004 MOTHER GODDESS, Roman Second Century:  These little Mother Goddess  figurines are a common find on Roman sites throughout the Empire.  This figure is based on one found at Margidunum near Nottingham and shows a Mother, seated in a basketwork chair, feeding two babies but some such as one in the British Museum have only one child.  They were made in Gaul, and possible the Thames Valley, from white clay which would, much later, become known as ’pipe clay  for its use in the making of clay tobacco pipes. The statuettes were made in moulds to supply the mass market these statues would have been used as part of a household shrine.  Height 160mm £19.00
Item 0005  SHABTI FIGURE, Egyptian ca 800BC: The Egyptians believed that the After Life would be very much like the physical world.  Shabtis were intended to perform menial tasks for the deceased and came with a spell written on them which had to be recited to animate them. Height approx. 160mm   £12.00 Each
Item 0006  Dr37 Samian Ware bowl. Possibly the most iconic Roman pottery, Samian Ware or Terra Sigillata was imported into Britain from Gaul from the first century to third century. This type of bowl would have graced the tables of wealthier Romans.  £65 Each.
Item 0007 Roman Factory Lamp, The design of this lamp is based on examples excavated from sites in Britain and throughout the Roman Empire.  The lamp has been created in a small pottery workshop using the same techniques that would have been employed by the original Roman potter nearly two thousand years ago.   This type of lamp would have shone out through the dark winter nights across this far northern outpost of the Roman Empire, providing a warming glow in houses, temples, military camps,  milecastles and turrets along the length of Hadrian’s Wall.. The lamp is a fully functional replica, that can be used to burn olive oil just as the original would have done.  Before attempting to use your lamp you must read the operating and safety instructions. The lamp is available in both white clay and red terracotta.  £9.95 Each
Item 0008 Roman Discus Lamp, The design of this lamp is based on examples excavated from sites in Britain and throughout the Roman Empire.  The lamp has been created in a small pottery workshop using the same techniques that would have been employed by the original Roman potter nearly two thousand years ago.   This type of lamp would have shone out through the dark winter nights across this far northern outpost of the Roman Empire, providing a warming glow in houses, temples, military camps,  milecastles and turrets along the length of Hadrian’s Wall.. The lamp is a fully functional replica, that can be used to burn olive oil just as the original would have done.  Before attempting to use your lamp you must read the operating and safety instructions. The lamp is available in both white clay and red terracotta.  £9.95 Each
Item 0009 Roman Samian Ware Lion Head Mortarium (Pl. Mortaria). Possibly the most iconic Roman pottery, Samian Ware or Terra Sigillata was imported into Britain from Gaul from the first century to third century. Mortaria have a gritted grinding surface and were used in food preparation for grindung and pulverising ingredients. £55.00 each
Item 0010  Based on various sources this flat back statuette of the Father and King of the Greek Gods, Zeus is made from a pure white earthenware.  Known to the Romans as the God Jupiter or Jove. As the patron deity of ancient Rome, he presided over law and social order.  £22  Each