Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Dimensions: 1.9" (4.8cm) high x 4.75" (12.1cm) wide Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Roman Period Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Dimensions: 1.9" (4.8cm) high x 4.75" (12.1cm) wide Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Roman Period Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 1 st Century AD to 3 rd Century AD Dimensions: 3.25" (8.3cm) high x 2.75" (7.0cm) wide Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Roman Medium:  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 1 st Century AD to 3 rd Century AD Dimensions: 3.25" (8.3cm) high x 2.75" (7.0cm) wide Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Roman Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 200 AD to 400 AD Dimensions: 3.50" (8.9cm) high Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Late Roman Period Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 200 AD to 400 AD Dimensions: 3.50" (8.9cm) high Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Late Roman Period Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Dimensions: 3.25" (8.3cm) high x .15" (8.0cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Roman Period Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Dimensions: 3.25" (8.3cm) high x .15" (8.0cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Roman Period Medium: Terracotta   « Less

The rediscovery and subsequent excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the 18th century provided many fascinating insights into daily life during the height of the Roman  More »

The rediscovery and subsequent excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the 18th century provided many fascinating insights into daily life during the height of the Roman Empire, including the near ubiquity of erotic or sexually themed art and imagery in frescos, inscriptions, and household goods found throughout the cities. While our modern mores may lump all of this imagery together under the banner of pornography, to the Ancient Romans some of this work may have served a fertility function, while other was clearly meant to be for pure erotic pleasure. Among the most famous imagery are the frescos found decorating the walls of a brothels, perhaps representing a selection of services offered at the establishment, perhaps merely setting the mood. Beyond the scope of these two cities, the canon of Roman art is filled with eroticism, from marble sculptures to small bronze amulets. Among the most prevalent are examples are terracotta oil lamps decorated with molded scenes of copulating couples in a variety of positions and practices.   « Less

A lamp such as this might have lit homes when the Roman Empire ruled the world. A metaphor of joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path  More »

A lamp such as this might have lit homes when the Roman Empire ruled the world. A metaphor of joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night, stood vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the people once warmed by its glow. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (CK.0073)   « Less

A lamp such as this might have lit homes when the Roman Empire ruled the world. A metaphor of joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path  More »

A lamp such as this might have lit homes when the Roman Empire ruled the world. A metaphor of joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night, stood vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the people once warmed by its glow. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (CK.0074)   « Less

Today, the name Medusa conjures up images of a hideous, frightening monster with the snarling fangs of a snake and hair consisting of serpents. However, while this  More »

Today, the name Medusa conjures up images of a hideous, frightening monster with the snarling fangs of a snake and hair consisting of serpents. However, while this representation of Medusa would have been familiar to an Ancient Greek or Roman, they also would have recognized another, more tame depiction of the famous gorgon. As Classical art evolved over time, the horrifying Medusa type slowly transformed into a type whose features recalled those of a beautiful woman. Her hair of snakes gave way to flowing curly locks recalling the wind-swept coiffure of Alexander the Great.A lamp such as this might have lit homes when the Roman Empire ruled the world. A metaphor of joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night, stood vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the people once warmed by its glow. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (CK.0077)   « Less

A lamp such as this might have lit homes when the Roman Empire ruled the world. A metaphor of joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path  More »

A lamp such as this might have lit homes when the Roman Empire ruled the world. A metaphor of joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night, stood vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the people once warmed by its glow. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (CK.0075)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 2 nd Century AD Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high x 4" (10.2cm) wide x 3.75" (9.5cm) depth Collection: Biblical style: Roman Period Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 2 nd Century AD Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high x 4" (10.2cm) wide x 3.75" (9.5cm) depth Collection: Biblical style: Roman Period Medium: Terracotta   « Less