{"title":"Wider World","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"roman-venus-aphrodite-statuette","title":"Roman Venus \/ Aphrodite Statuette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWithin every Roman house, there would have been a sacred shine, or lararium, dedicated to the guardian spirits of the home. These lararia would have been visited daily by the family members, who would perform rituals to maintain these domestic spirits' protection. 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Its form is practical and symbolic, reflecting the deep reverence Romans held for their gods and ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eIn both \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eGreek (phiale)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eRoman (patera)\u003c\/strong\u003e traditions, these shallow bowls were used to offer \u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"729\"\u003ewine, honey, milk or oil\u003c\/strong\u003e to the gods. The contents were often poured from a jug into the bowl, and then gently tipped onto an altar or the ground. 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It offers a tangible link to the everyday rituals of Roman life and the values of devotion, respect and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eTerracotta with a red slip finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eApprox. 45 mm tall, 180 mm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003emuseum-quality replica\u003c\/strong\u003e has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eentirely handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e, using tools and processes the original Roman potters would have recognised. It is fired between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e800°C and 1000°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional oxidised firing process that produces the warm terracotta tones typical of Roman pottery. Every piece has \u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eindividual surface variation\u003c\/strong\u003e, making each one \u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eunique\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eThis item has been fired to achieve an authentic Roman finish. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eunglazed\u003c\/strong\u003e and has \u003cstrong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eno modern sealants\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means it retains its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eporous nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, just like original Roman pottery. As such, it \u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003edoes not meet modern food safety standards\u003c\/strong\u003e. While some enthusiasts may choose to use these replicas in experimental archaeology, we recommend them for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003edecorative or educational use only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eAncient cooks and worshippers ensured safety by heating the vessel and its contents to over 70°C for at least 10 minutes, which would have killed most bacteria. Higher temperatures around 100°C were even more effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003e'Add to Basket' Items\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ready to ship immediately\u003cbr data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003e'Pre-order' Items\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders)\u003cbr data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eIf your order includes both, they will be shipped together once all items are ready\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003eAll items are sent via \u003cstrong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003esecond-class postal service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003eIf you would prefer \u003cstrong data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003efirst-class delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e, please contact us for a custom quote. Many thanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eThis elegant, understated patera brings you closer to the spirit of Roman ritual and daily life. 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Therefore it is little surprise that these highly prized creatures would be used as inspiration for this high statue ceramic lamp.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eApollo had one of his sacred white cattle caught and sacrificed by the newborn Hermes, who then used the guts to make the first lyre as a gift for, and apology to Apollo. Thus adding music and song to Apollo's list of responsibilities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA white bull also began the tale of the Minotaur. To secure his place as king of Crete over his brother, Minos prayed to Poseidon for help. As a sign of his support, Poseidon sent a white bull to Minos so that he could sacrifice it in Poseidon's honour. On seeing the magnificent creature, Minos decided to keep the bull as part of his herd and instead sacrificed one of this own inferior bulls. Poseidon was not amused! 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One wick will give you hours of light if used correctly, but should you wish to have more than one wick; you can purchase spare wicks by following this link: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/potted-history.co.uk\/products\/spare-oil-lamp-wicks\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLamp Wicks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xxUwOx0OqfI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAs with all our Museum Quality Replicas, we have made this pot, as the original would have been, entirely by hand from natural clay and using replicas of the types of tools that the ancient makers would have used. As each pot varies, you may not receive the vessel in the image, but you can be sure that your pot will be one of a kind due to the variations caused by the firing process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhite earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eApprox 215 mm long, 70 mm high, 110 mm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHealth and Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBefore attempting to use your lamp, you must read the operating and safety instructions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBurn ONLY OLIVE OIL in your lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDO NOT use modern lamp oil or other flammable liquids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePlace the lamp on a stable, non-absorbent and non-flammable surface, far from any sources of heat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAlways snuff out the flame, never blow it out. Never use water to extinguish the flame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDO NOT attempt to move or pick up your lamp whilst it is lit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEnsure that there are no flammable materials above or near the lamp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDO NOT leave your lamp unattended whilst it is lit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKeep the wick trimmed very short to ensure a clean, bright flame and reduce the risk of fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis lamp is not a toy; KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eUse of this lamp is at your own risk; we cannot take responsibility for accidents or injury caused by the use of this lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eExtinguish the lamp by snuffing it out with a metal spoon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBefore filling your lamp, adjust the wick so that it does not protrude above the edge of the wick aperture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFill the lamp with olive oil through the filler hole in the centre (allow the wick to soak for 1 hour before lighting for the first time).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLight the lamp. 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Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30304329334882,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_0154.jpg?v=1570044597"},{"product_id":"satyr","title":"Satyr Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Replica Greek Crouching Satyr Figurine – Inspired by Ancient Offerings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking, dancing, and chasing Nymphs\u003c\/strong\u003e were among the favourite pastimes of \u003cstrong\u003eSatyrs\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wild and mischievous \u003cstrong\u003ecompanions of Dionysus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Greek god of \u003cstrong\u003ewine, revelry, and theatre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003elustful woodland spirits\u003c\/strong\u003e are typically depicted with \u003cstrong\u003ehorse-like ears, tails, and legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them instantly recognisable—particularly due to their \u003cstrong\u003epermanent and exaggerated erections\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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However, there are several different versions of individual breast votives from the ancient world, and they vary significantly in terms of design. This variation is probably due to individual potters producing and selling their own versions throughout the empire. One thing is clear from the numbers found is that they were a popular offering throughout the Roman world, including at the Sanctuary of Asklepios, Epidaurus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eContext\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eVotive offerings in the form of human body parts have been found in their thousands across the ancient world. These ritual objects were left at healing sanctuaries and religious sites as offerings to the gods. 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Or perhaps it fulfilled a far more practical purpose, acting as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eancient form of signage\u003c\/strong\u003e to show hungry travellers exactly what kind of meat was being cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1798\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe original brazier was found amongst the remains of this remarkable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eMinoan port town\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a vivid reminder of the importance of portable cooking and street food culture in the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrogged terracotta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight (base to bull horns):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong\u003e175 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight (base to ridged top):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong\u003e130 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong\u003e300 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach brazier has been \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted in our Northumberland studio\u003c\/strong\u003e, following \u003cstrong\u003eancient techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every piece is fired using methods that \u003cstrong\u003ereplicate those used over 3,500 years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in natural \u003cstrong\u003esurface variations\u003c\/strong\u003e that make each replica \u003cstrong\u003eone of a kind\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-quality replica\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crafted using traditional\u003cstrong\u003e tools and techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e, this brazier has been faithfully recreated for \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eeducational value\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot food safe\u003c\/strong\u003e: As an \u003cstrong\u003eunglazed and porous vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e, this brazier will \u003cstrong\u003eabsorb food, oils, and flavours over time\u003c\/strong\u003e, just as the originals would have done. It should \u003cstrong\u003enot be used for preparing or serving food\u003c\/strong\u003e intended for consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor display and experimental archaeology purposes only\u003c\/strong\u003e: This piece is designed primarily for \u003cstrong\u003edisplay, research, and experimental use\u003c\/strong\u003e. Should you choose to use it in \u003cstrong\u003epractical experiments\u003c\/strong\u003e, you do so \u003cstrong\u003eentirely at your own risk\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire safety\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you decide to use this brazier with \u003cstrong\u003elive flame or charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e, always \u003cstrong\u003efollow fire safety guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e from your \u003cstrong\u003elocal fire service\u003c\/strong\u003e. UK-based users can find advice \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fireservice.co.uk\/safety\/barbecue\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture and storage warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Using the brazier while it is \u003cstrong\u003edamp or wet\u003c\/strong\u003e can cause \u003cstrong\u003ecracking or other damage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always ensure it is \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely dry before heating\u003c\/strong\u003e. Store in a \u003cstrong\u003edry place\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprotected from frost\u003c\/strong\u003e, to prevent weather-related damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Applying \u003cstrong\u003ehigh or uneven heat\u003c\/strong\u003e to any ceramic vessel can result in \u003cstrong\u003ewear, thermal shock, or breakage\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eExperimental use\u003c\/strong\u003e will \u003cstrong\u003eshorten the lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient practice note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Historical sources show that ancient cooks ensured food safety by \u003cstrong\u003eheating their cookware above 70°C for at least 10 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003etemperatures of 100°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e providing \u003cstrong\u003eadditional protection from bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Add to Basket' Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to ship immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Pre-order' Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade to order within \u003cstrong\u003e90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll items are sent via \u003cstrong\u003esecond-class postal service\u003c\/strong\u003e as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you require \u003cstrong\u003efirst-class shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, please contact us for a custom quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePostage Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e All items are \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully packaged\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure they arrive in \u003cstrong\u003eperfect condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a piece of Minoan culinary history with this beautifully crafted replica.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order today to bring an ancient cooking tradition into your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31707708063862,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/AkrotiriBrazier2306.jpg?v=1628518370"},{"product_id":"copy-of-roman-samian-ware-cup","title":"Greek Skyphos","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"275\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eHandcrafted Replica Ancient Greek Wine Cup – Inspired by the Shefton Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"279\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"665\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eThese \u003cstrong data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"299\"\u003elovely little two-handled Greek wine cups\u003c\/strong\u003e are based on an original from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"427\" data-start=\"379\"\u003eShefton Collection at the Great North Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3616\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3468\"\u003eStandard shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sent via \u003cstrong data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3509\"\u003esecond-class postal service\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3616\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003eFaster delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you require \u003cstrong data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003efirst-class shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, please contact us for a custom quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003eBring Baubo’s mischievous wisdom and laughter into your home – order your replica figurine today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"White pipeclay","offer_id":55915188126080,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Terracotta","offer_id":55915188158848,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_0672.jpg?v=1610793722"},{"product_id":"lion-antefix","title":"Stylised Lion Antefix","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"uuidkfGvTt2esGz0\" name=\"uuid\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ancient Romans used antefix to conceal the ends of the tiles that ran along the edge of roofs. 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Should you wish to have a replica with this fixing lug attached, please get in touch for a quote.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdentified as a lion, one can only assume the Roman-British potter who first made this Antefix had never seen a lion before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Antefix is now part of the collection at Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e'Add To Cart' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eitems are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e'Pre-order' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eitems are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTerracotta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. 190 mm tall, 220 mm long, 35 mm depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis replica has been hand made in Northumberland by Potted History, based on an original artefact. We have fired this item to a temperature of between 800 \u0026amp; 1000 Centigrade to emulate the same techniques that the original potters would have employed nearly two thousand years ago. This process often results in variations of the surface colour and texture, as is common with the original Greek Pottery and gives each piece a unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll items are sent using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39285239382134,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/Lionroundantefix170321_1.jpg?v=1617811547"},{"product_id":"lion-antefix-1","title":"Lion Antefix","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"337\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eHandcrafted Roman Antefix – Decorative Roof Tile End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"626\" class=\"\"\u003eIn ancient Rome, \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eantefixes\u003c\/strong\u003e were used to conceal the ends of curved roof tiles that lined the edge of a building’s roof. 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If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2269\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eAll items are sent via \u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003esecond-class postal service\u003c\/strong\u003e as standard.\u003cbr data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eIf you require \u003cstrong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003efirst-class shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, please contact us for a custom quote.\u003cbr data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003ePostage Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e All items are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2432\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eBring a piece of Roman architectural elegance into your space. 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We have fired this item to a temperature of between 800 \u0026amp; 1000 Centigrade to emulate the same techniques that the original potters would have employed nearly two thousand years ago. This process often results in variations of the surface colour and texture, as is common with the original Greek Pottery and giving each piece a unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll items are sent using a second class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact me for a quote. Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39292420718710,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/RomanManandtreeantefix170321_1.jpg?v=1618221813"},{"product_id":"roman-face-antefix-002","title":"Roman Face Antefix 002","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"uuid\" content=\"uuidkfGvTt2esGz0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The ancient Romans used antefix to conceal the ends of the tiles that ran along the edge of roofs. 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Should you wish to have a replica with this fixing lug attached, please get in touch for a quote.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e'Add To Cart' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eitems are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e'Pre-order' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eitems are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTerracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. 200mm tall, 180mm long, 35 mm depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis replica has been hand made in Northumberland by Potted History, based on an original artefact. We have fired this item to a temperature of between 800 \u0026amp; 1000 Centigrade to emulate the same techniques that the original potters would have employed nearly two thousand years ago. This process often results in variations of the surface colour and texture, as is common with the original Greek Pottery and gives each piece a unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll items are sent using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. 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Use a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003emetal spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e or candle snuffer. 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We cannot be held responsible for accidents or injuries resulting from the use of candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2986\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e'Add to Basket' Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to ship immediately.\u003cbr data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003e'Pre-order' Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). 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If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2030\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"2016\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2055\" data-start=\"2033\"\u003eStandard shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sent via \u003cstrong data-end=\"2096\" data-start=\"2065\"\u003esecond-class postal service\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2100\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003eFaster delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you require \u003cstrong data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2138\"\u003efirst-class shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, please contact us for a custom quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2303\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2301\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003eBring a piece of ancient Egyptian tradition into your collection – order your Ushabti today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Unpainted","offer_id":39918847459446,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted","offer_id":39918847492214,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/Shabti150622_4.jpg?v=1655821145"},{"product_id":"roman-medusa-antefix","title":"Roman Medusa Antefix","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese Medusa antefixae were made initially for The Newt in Sommerset, where they constructed a magnificent Roman Villa.  This style of antefix now adorns part of the roof at this beautiful new site. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrotesque faces of mythical beings and deities were a popular motif for terracotta antefixae during the Roman period.  It was thought that these effigies would ward off evil and unwanted visitors.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ancient Romans used them to conceal the ends of the tiles that ran along the edge of roofs.  They served both a functional and a decorative purpose, with the tiles protecting the wooden parts of the roof from the elements.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTerracotta and natural pigments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. 150 mm tall, 255 mm long, 110 mm depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis replica has been hand-made in Northumberland by Potted History, based on an original artefact.  It has been fired to a temperature of between 800 \u0026amp; 1000 Centigrade to emulate the same techniques the original potters would have employed nearly two thousand years ago.  This process often results in variations of the surface colour and texture, as is common with the original Greek Pottery and giving each piece a unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll items are sent using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote.  Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39718733512822,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_1718.jpg?v=1656502441"},{"product_id":"small-lion-antefix","title":"Roman Small Lion Antefix","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"uuid\" content=\"uuidkfGvTt2esGz0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ancient Romans used antefix to conceal the ends of the tiles along a roof's edge. They served both a functional and a decorative purpose, with the tiles protecting the wooden parts of the roof from the elements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAntefix were often made with the images of Gods, Deities or military insignia as they were intended to advertise to the world outside that this house is protected and ward off evil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e'Add To Cart' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eitems are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e'Pre-order' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eitems are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTerracotta and natural pigments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. 105 mm tall, 125 mm wide, 95 mm depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis replica has been hand-made in Northumberland by Potted History, based on an original artefact. We have fired this item to a temperature of between 800 \u0026amp; 1000 Centigrade to emulate the same techniques the original potters would have employed nearly two thousand years ago. This process often results in variations of the surface colour and texture, as is common with the original Greek Pottery and gives each piece a unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll items are sent using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39718105874550,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_1677.jpg?v=1656410306"},{"product_id":"oil-lamp-in-persian-style","title":"Early Islamic Terracotta Lamp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eHandcrafted Replica Early Islamic Terracotta Lamp – 7th-9th Century AD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"188\"\u003ereplica Islamic terracotta lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e was created as part of an \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eeducational project\u003c\/strong\u003e to introduce school children to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eIslamic world\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Never use water to extinguish the flame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eDO NOT move or pick up the lamp while it is lit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eEnsure there are no flammable materials above or near the lamp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eDO NOT leave the lamp unattended while lit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eKeep the wick trimmed short\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eclean, bright flame\u003c\/strong\u003e and reduce fire risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eThis lamp is not a toy – KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eUse at your own risk\u003c\/strong\u003e—we cannot take responsibility for accidents or injuries caused by use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eInstructions for Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eAdjust the wick\u003c\/strong\u003e before filling the lamp, ensuring it does \u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003enot protrude above the edge of the wick aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eFill the lamp with olive oil\u003c\/strong\u003e through the central filler hole. 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This groundbreaking exhibition places the Middle and Late Jomon cultures of Japan alongside the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age cultures of Britain—two rich prehistoric traditions, separated by thousands of miles but sharing a similar moment in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1410\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eMiddle Jomon period (2500–1500 BC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2623\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eGeneral History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eThe Jomon period in Japan began over 14,000 years ago and is home to some of the earliest known ceramic vessels in the world. The Middle Jomon period, in particular, was a time of extraordinary creativity, producing thousands of unique and expressive objects such as flame pots and Dogu figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2992\" class=\"\"\u003eThe word “Dogu” is often translated as “earth spirit” or “soil doll”. These figures, usually female, are remarkable for their individuality, stylisation, and sense of self. Over 18,000 have been found to date, often in fragmented form, possibly due to ritual breakage. They have been uncovered in houses, burials, and refuse middens, their true purpose still unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3255\" class=\"\"\u003eMany believe the Jomon people lived in relative harmony with nature, supported by hunting, fishing, and gathering. Despite the absence of rice agriculture, the Jomon culture flourished with a high population density and a strong sense of community and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3681\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eThe Circles of Stone Exhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003eThis Dogu was created for the \u003cem data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3377\"\u003eCircles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan\u003c\/em\u003e exhibition at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre. The exhibition explores the connections between two extraordinary prehistoric cultures through their stone monuments, settlements, and finely crafted ceramics. Our thanks go to Susan Greaney and Simon Kaner for their support and guidance during this project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1450\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eSmoke-fired terracotta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1550\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eHeight: Approx. 500 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eAcross shoulders: Approx. 190 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eWidth: Approx. 135 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1983\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eThis figure has been completely hand-built in Northumberland using clays similar in character to those used by the original Jomon potters. It has been shaped and detailed using tools made from stone, antler, wood, shell, and bone—based on information gained from tool marks on original artefacts. The surface has been given a light finish to bring out the natural texture of the clay, in keeping with the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2304\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eFiring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eFired in a wood fire to emulate ancient open firing conditions, this process leaves natural surface variations and mottling caused by close contact with flame and ash. To improve strength while preserving authenticity, we have used a slightly higher firing temperature than was typical in the Jomon period.\u003cstrong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3842\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eAll items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many thanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867869823094,"sku":"","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_1856.jpg?v=1665585135"},{"product_id":"sannai-maruyama-dogu","title":"Sannai Maruyama Dogu","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"uuid3PB89L1hK2kf\" name=\"uuid\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Made to nestle neatly in the palm of your hand, this replica of a crucifix Dogu is inspired by a find from the largest Jomom settlement found to date, Sannai Maruyama. This magnificent site has offered up over 1800 Dogu figures making it the largest single assemblage of these intriguing ceramic sculptures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith this captivating little figure, we are fortunate that it was found whole, as it is often the case that Dogu figures are missing heads and arms and are not always reunited with these limbs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe thoroughly enjoyed making this precious little object as part of our work with the new Circle of Stones Exhibition that is now on show at the Stonehenge visitors centre. The exhibition is set in the prehistoric British landscape and allows visitors to enjoy some exquisite objects from Prehistoric Japan. It is the bringing together of two influential Prehistoric cultures in one space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that the colouring of these Dogu varies greatly due to the firing conditions. You will get a Dogu marked by the smoke and fire that forged her, and your Dogu will be one-of-a-kind. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Early and middle Jomon (3500-1500BCE) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmoke fired Terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. - Height 70 mm, width 65 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe roots of ceramic culture reach deep into Japan's ancient past, with the first ceramic vessels being hand formed by skilled hands around 14,000 years ago at the start of the Jomon period. This ancient cultural blossoming saw the creation of thousands and thousands of mind-blowingly beautiful objects in the form of Flame Pots and Dogu figures. It continued until sometime over 2000 years ago when the advent of rice agriculture and metalworking heralded the beginning of a new phase in Japan's history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are Dogu figures? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe written characters that make up the Japanese word Dogu mean \"earth\" and \"spirit\" or \"Soil\" and \"Doll\", depending upon who you ask, and they make up a fascinating collection of ancient ceramic figures that are most famous for representing the human form. More specifically, they are thought to predominantly represent female figures, although there are a few examples of Dogu being made in the form of animals and even plants.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is so appealing about Dogu is that they represent a state of self-awareness within the ancient people that crafted them and this sense of self appeals to our modern sense of self. People love to connect and relate with other people.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat were Dogu used for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe question of use may well be the most compelling of all the questions relating to Dogu figures and one to which it is unlikely we will ever have a clear answer. What we know about Dogu is that they have been found in large numbers and often in fragmented states that suggest they had been deliberately broken.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArchaeologists have found Dogu figures in houses, burials and middens from dates that span the vast expanse of the Jomon period; the number of Dogu figures recorded to date is 18,000.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat was life like in the Jomon era? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJomon enthusiasts widely believe that the Jomon period was a time of abundance when people lived in harmony with nature, hunted and gathered food from the rich forests that made up their home. With all their needs attended to, it is said that they lived in unanimity with one another. In fact, Japan is thought to have enjoyed an unusually high population density during this period, seeing population numbers that were exceptional for a culture that had not yet seen the advent of agriculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the Circle of Stones Exhibition at Stonehenge? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe replicas we have handcrafted for this collection were made as part of our work for the Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan exhibition. The new exhibition celebrates the culture of Prehistoric Japan through a stunning collection of objects from some of Japan's most exciting prehistoric sites. The display will walk you through the story of Japanese settlements, their incredible stone circles and the beauty of the middle and late Jomon craftsmanship. A period of time that was roughly the same time as the building of Stonehenge, two separate cultures leaving an indelible mark on this world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany thanks to Susan Greaney and Simon Kaner for their help in facilitating our visit to see the flame pots at the British Museum and for providing us with additional information throughout the project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompletely hand-built from clays similar to that used by the original potters, this vessel has been fired in a wood fire to emulate the original's surface colouration. When there is evidence of potters' tool use, I have replicated such tools using stone, wood, shell, bone, and antler, based on information gained from marks on original artefacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have fired this figure to emulate the ancient firing conditions. The original pot was fired in an open wood fire, in close contact with the fuel, a process that leaves its mark on the clay as variations in the surface colour. However, the low temperatures achieved in open firings also result in relatively weak ceramics, so this figure has been fired to a somewhat higher temperature to strengthen it, in a unique firing process that allows me to achieve an authentic appearance to the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe send all items using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867879751798,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_0017.jpg?v=1665585974"},{"product_id":"kazahari-i-dogu-aomori-prefecture","title":"Kazahari I Dogu, Red, Aomori Prefecture","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"387\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eHandcrafted Jomon Dogu Figure – Gassho-Dogu (Praying Figurine) with Red Ochre Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"658\" class=\"\"\u003eShe sits in a posture of \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eperpetual prayer\u003c\/strong\u003e. This replica is based on a particularly evocative \u003cstrong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eGassho-Dogu\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"520\"\u003epraying dogu\u003c\/em\u003e, from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eLate Jomon period (c. 1500–1000 BCE)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Her serene and grounded form continues to inspire \u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"657\"\u003equiet reflection and reverence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"1029\" class=\"\"\u003eThis figure is especially remarkable not only for her form but for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"757\"\u003estory of her discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e. She was found \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"825\"\u003elying on her side on the floor of a pit dwelling\u003c\/strong\u003e, as if in sleep, though this was likely not her original position. Archaeologists suggest she may once have stood \u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eon an internal wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, facing the entrance to the house—\u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003egreeting those who entered\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1393\" class=\"\"\u003eAt some point, she fell from her place and was broken. This is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003ecommon trait in Dogu figures\u003c\/strong\u003e, which were often deliberately broken, buried, or discarded after ritual use. However, this figure was \u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003erepaired\u003c\/strong\u003e—traces of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003enatural asphalt\u003c\/strong\u003e on the cracked left leg show that her Jomon owner took the time to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003ecarefully mend her\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sign of her significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1636\" class=\"\"\u003eAnother detail that sets her apart is the evidence that she was once \u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eentirely painted in red\u003c\/strong\u003e. For this replica, we have chosen to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003erecreate her painted state\u003c\/strong\u003e, using a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003enatural red ochre pigment\u003c\/strong\u003e similar in character to the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1935\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003edetailed depiction of female genitalia\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with her mask-like facial features, has led to speculation that she may represent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003efertility, ritual dress, or spiritual guardianship\u003c\/strong\u003e. As with all Dogu, her exact meaning remains open to interpretation—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003ewhat does she represent to you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2314\" class=\"\"\u003eThis figure was created as part of our work for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eCircles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e exhibition, currently on display at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eStonehenge Visitor Centre\u003c\/strong\u003e. This unique exhibition draws a parallel between the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eJomon culture of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003eNeolithic Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring two prehistoric societies united by deep connections to nature and their ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2439\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eLimited Edition*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eWe make only a small number of these figures for public sale each year—\u003cstrong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003etypically five or fewer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2490\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eLate Jomon period (c. 1500–1000 BCE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2561\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eSmoke-fired terracotta with natural red ochre pigment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2661\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 200 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 90 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 100 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2677\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"3017\" class=\"\"\u003eEach piece is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003ehand-built\u003c\/strong\u003e from clays similar in composition to those used by ancient Jomon potters. It has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003efired in a wood fire\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve an authentic surface finish. Where tool marks are evident on original pieces, we have recreated the tools using \u003cstrong data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003estone, wood, shell, bone, and antler\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on archaeological evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3029\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3029\"\u003eFiring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3422\" class=\"\"\u003eThis figure has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003efired using a specialist method\u003c\/strong\u003e to emulate \u003cstrong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003eancient open firing conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, in close contact with wood fuel. While ancient firings often resulted in low-strength ceramics, we have fired this piece to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003esomewhat higher temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e, strengthening it while maintaining its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eauthentic visual character\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the subtle tonal variations left by the flames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3724\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3448\"\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003e'Add to Basket' Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to ship immediately.\u003cbr data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003e'Pre-order' Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade to order within \u003cstrong data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003e90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3986\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3738\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3741\"\u003eAll items are sent via \u003cstrong data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3795\"\u003esecond-class postal service\u003c\/strong\u003e as standard.\u003cbr data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3811\"\u003eIf you require \u003cstrong data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003efirst-class shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, please contact us for a custom quote.\u003cbr data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3909\"\u003ePostage Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e All items are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4139\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4139\"\u003eInvite this powerful figure into your home, painted just as she once was over 3,000 years ago. A connection to ancient Japan, reimagined with care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867892236406,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_1885.jpg?v=1665586465"},{"product_id":"slab-shaped-cruciform-dogu","title":"Slab-Shaped Cruciform Dogu","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCruciform Dogu fragments have been found in the thousands, and how they have been disposed of hints at ritual or ceremonial use for these fascinating figures. In most cases, clay figures were broken, buried or discarded after they had served their purpose, this purpose, or purposes, is likely always to remain a mystery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith some of these figures, it appears that they were broken and then deposited in separate locations, often tens of meters apart. Why this was happening is unclear. It creates questions that allow our minds to speculate, which seems apt as the original craftspeople demonstrated immense creativity while making the figures. That creative thinking now continues as we today try to figure out the illusive meaning behind these magnificent figures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the fragmentary nature of cruciform Dogu, we have not always had the luxury of a full figure when recreating these figures. We have therefore worked with several Dogu examples from the middle Jomon (2500BC-1500BC) period to reimagine what they may have looked like including examples from Sannai Maruyama, Isedotai and Oyu stone circles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe made this replica as part of our work with the new Circle of Stones Exhibition that is now on show at the Stonehenge visitors centre. The exhibition is set in the prehistoric British landscape and allows visitors to enjoy some exquisite objects from Prehistoric Japan. It is the bringing together of two influential Prehistoric cultures in one space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePlease note that the colouring of these Dogu varies greatly due to the firing conditions. You will get a Dogu marked by the smoke and fire that forged her, and your Dogu will be one-of-a-kind.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMiddle Jomon (2500BC-1500BC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSmoke fired Terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eApprox. - Height 140 mm, width 105 mm, 30 mm depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGeneral History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe roots of ceramic culture reach deep into Japan's ancient past, with the first ceramic vessels being hand formed by skilled hands around 14,000 years ago at the start of the Jomon period. This ancient cultural blossoming saw the creation of thousands and thousands of mind-blowingly beautiful objects in the form of Flame Pots and Dogu figures. It continued until sometime over 2000 years ago when the advent of rice agriculture and metalworking heralded the beginning of a new phase in Japan's history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat are Dogu figures? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe written characters that make up the Japanese word Dogu mean \"earth\" and \"spirit\" or \"Soil\" and \"Doll\", depending upon who you ask, and they make up a fascinating collection of ancient ceramic figures that are most famous for representing the human form. More specifically, they are thought to predominantly represent female figures, although there are a few examples of Dogu being made in the form of animals and even plants.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat is so appealing about Dogu is that they represent a state of self-awareness within the ancient people that crafted them and this sense of self appeals to our modern sense of self. People love to connect and relate with other people.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat were Dogu used for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe question of use may well be the most compelling of all the questions relating to Dogu figures and one to which it is unlikely we will ever have a clear answer. What we know about Dogu is that they have been found in large numbers and often in fragmented states that suggest they had been deliberately broken.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eArchaeologists have found Dogu figures in houses, burials and middens from dates that span the vast expanse of the Jomon period; the number of Dogu figures recorded to date is 18,000.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat was life like in the Jomon era? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eJomon enthusiasts widely believe that the Jomon period was a time of abundance when people lived in harmony with nature, hunted and gathered food from the rich forests that made up their home. With all their needs attended to, it is said that they lived in unanimity with one another. In fact, Japan is thought to have enjoyed an unusually high population density during this period, seeing population numbers that were exceptional for a culture that had not yet seen the advent of agriculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat is the Circle of Stones Exhibition at Stonehenge? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe replicas we have handcrafted for this collection were made as part of our work for the Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan exhibition. The new exhibition celebrates the culture of Prehistoric Japan through a stunning collection of objects from some of Japan's most exciting prehistoric sites. The display will walk you through the story of Japanese settlements, their incredible stone circles and the beauty of the middle and late Jomon craftsmanship. A period of time that was roughly the same time as the building of Stonehenge, two separate cultures leaving an indelible mark on this world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMany thanks to Susan Greaney and Simon Kaner for their help in facilitating our visit to see the flame pots at the British Museum and for providing us with additional information throughout the project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompletely hand-built from clays similar to that used by the original potters, this vessel has been fired in a wood fire to emulate the original's surface colouration. When there is evidence of potters' tool use, I have replicated such tools using stone, wood, shell, bone, and antler, based on information gained from marks on original artefacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWe have fired this figure to emulate the ancient firing conditions. The original pot was fired in an open wood fire, in close contact with the fuel, a process that leaves its mark on the clay as variations in the surface colour. However, the low temperatures achieved in open firings also result in relatively weak ceramics, so this figure has been fired to a somewhat higher temperature to strengthen it, in a unique firing process that allows me to achieve an authentic appearance to the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWe send all items using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867899347062,"sku":"","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_0033.jpg?v=1665586940"},{"product_id":"tokoshinai-wild-boar-dogu-aomori-preferture","title":"Tokoshinai Wild Boar Dogu, Aomori Prefecture","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"uuid3PB89L1hK2kf\" name=\"uuid\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis charming Dogu figure of a wild boar always receives admiration, and it seems that modern humans are as delighted with pigs as the ancient people who crafted animal Dogu like this. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen making this replica, we were inspired by an almost complete Dogu figure from the late Jomon (1500BC-1000BC), Tokoshinai, that was discovered missing part of its ear and trotter. Like Dogu in human form, breakages are common with animal figures. It appears they were intentionally broken once they served their purpose or as part of a ceremony or ritual.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarlier examples of boar are more realistic in shape, whilst later examples become increasingly abstract. Some even have a human head and a boar-shaped body. Although wild boar figures are relatively common, the other large mammal exploited by the Jomon hunters, deer, does not feature in Dogu repertoires at all. This indicates that the boar had a special significance to these Jomon communities. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe made this delightful wild boar as part of our work with the new Circle of Stones Exhibition that is now on show at the Stonehenge visitors centre. The exhibition is set in the prehistoric British landscape and allows visitors to enjoy some exquisite objects from Prehistoric Japan. It is the bringing together of two influential Prehistoric cultures in one space. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e'Add To Cart' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eitems are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e'Pre-order' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eitems are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLate Jomon (1500BC-1000BC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmoke fired Terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. - Height 85 mm, width 50 mm, nose to tail 120 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe roots of ceramic culture reach deep into Japan's ancient past, with the first ceramic vessels being hand-formed by skilled hands around 14,000 years ago at the start of the Jomon period. This ancient cultural blossoming saw the creation of thousands and thousands of mind-blowingly beautiful objects in the form of Flame Pots and Dogu figures. It continued until sometime over 2000 years ago when the advent of rice agriculture and metalworking heralded the beginning of a new phase in Japan's history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are Dogu figures? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe written characters that make up the Japanese word Dogu mean \"earth\" and \"spirit\" or \"Soil\" and \"Doll\", depending upon who you ask, and they make up a fascinating collection of ancient ceramic figures that are most famous for representing the human form. More specifically, they are thought to predominantly represent female figures, although there are a few examples of Dogu being made in the form of animals and even plants.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is so appealing about Dogu is that they represent a state of self-awareness within the ancient people that crafted them and this sense of self appeals to our modern sense of self. People love to connect and relate with other people.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat were Dogu used for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe question of use may well be the most compelling of all the questions relating to Dogu figures and one to which it is unlikely we will ever have a clear answer. What we know about Dogu is that they have been found in large numbers and often in fragmented states that suggest they had been deliberately broken.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArchaeologists have found Dogu figures in houses, burials and middens from dates that span the vast expanse of the Jomon period; the number of Dogu figures recorded to date is 18,000.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat was life like in the Jomon era? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJomon enthusiasts widely believe that the Jomon period was a time of abundance when people lived in harmony with nature, hunted and gathered food from the rich forests that made up their home. With all their needs attended to, it is said that they lived in unanimity with one another. In fact, Japan is thought to have enjoyed an unusually high population density during this period, seeing population numbers that were exceptional for a culture that had not yet seen the advent of agriculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the Circle of Stones Exhibition at Stonehenge? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe replicas we have handcrafted for this collection were made as part of our work for the Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan exhibition. The new exhibition celebrates the culture of Prehistoric Japan through a stunning collection of objects from some of Japan's most exciting prehistoric sites. The display will walk you through the story of Japanese settlements, their incredible stone circles and the beauty of the middle and late Jomon craftsmanship. A period of time that was roughly the same time as the building of Stonehenge, two separate cultures leaving an indelible mark on this world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany thanks to Susan Greaney and Simon Kaner for their help in facilitating our visit to see the flame pots at the British Museum and for providing us with additional information throughout the project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompletely hand-built from clays similar to that used by the original potters, this vessel has been fired in a wood fire to emulate the original's surface colouration. When there is evidence of potters' tool use, I have replicated such tools using stone, wood, shell, bone, and antler, based on information gained from marks on original artefacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have fired this figure to emulate the ancient firing conditions. The original pot was fired in an open wood fire, in close contact with the fuel, a process that leaves its mark on the clay as variations in the surface colour. However, the low temperatures achieved in open firings also result in relatively weak ceramics, so this figure has been fired to a somewhat higher temperature to strengthen it, in a unique firing process that allows me to achieve an authentic appearance to the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe send all items using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867908227190,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_1878.jpg?v=1665587303"},{"product_id":"todateishi-dogu-ibaraki-prefecture","title":"Todateishi Dogu, Ibaraki Prefecture","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"uuid3PB89L1hK2kf\" name=\"uuid\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e She appears to call to us from a time long gone, but what her message is, well, that is up to interpretation. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis replica is inspired by a figure from the Late Jomon (1500BC-100BC), a time of revival for Dogu figures. The end of the middle Jomon saw a break in the production of Dogu, and it was not until the late Jomon that the tradition returned when the centre shifted to the Tohoku region of northern Honshu. This period also saw the appearance of new forms of Dogu being crafted in the Kanto region, among which are those with a distinctive cylindrical shape (tsutsugata-dogu). This Dogu replica is based on one of these new cylindrical forms found at Todateishi. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFemale attributes were emphasised on the dogu up to the end of the middle Jomon, but from the late Jomon, only the breasts remained. This appears to reflect a change in how Jomon people saw dogu after the Late Jomon revival. Perhaps rather than representing individual women, these new Dogu were seen as spirits, supernatural beings undifferentiated by sex. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe made this fabulous figure as part of our work with the new Circle of Stones Exhibition, which is now on show at the Stonehenge visitors centre. The exhibition is set in the prehistoric British landscape and allows visitors to enjoy some exquisite objects from Prehistoric Japan. It is the bringing together of two influential Prehistoric cultures in one space. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited Edition*\u003c\/em\u003e - There are only two of these beauties available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLate Jomon (1500BC-1000BC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmoke fired Terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. - Height 170 mm, diameter 100 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe roots of ceramic culture reach deep into Japan's ancient past, with the first ceramic vessels being hand formed by skilled hands around 14,000 years ago at the start of the Jomon period. This ancient cultural blossoming saw the creation of thousands and thousands of mind-blowingly beautiful objects in the form of Flame Pots and Dogu figures. It continued until sometime over 2000 years ago when the advent of rice agriculture and metalworking heralded the beginning of a new phase in Japan's history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are Dogu figures? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe written characters that make up the Japanese word Dogu mean \"earth\" and \"spirit\" or \"Soil\" and \"Doll\", depending upon who you ask, and they make up a fascinating collection of ancient ceramic figures that are most famous for representing the human form. More specifically, they are thought to predominantly represent female figures, although there are a few examples of Dogu being made in the form of animals and even plants.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is so appealing about Dogu is that they represent a state of self-awareness within the ancient people that crafted them and this sense of self appeals to our modern sense of self. People love to connect and relate with other people.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat were Dogu used for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe question of use may well be the most compelling of all the questions relating to Dogu figures and one to which it is unlikely we will ever have a clear answer. What we know about Dogu is that they have been found in large numbers and often in fragmented states that suggest they had been deliberately broken.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArchaeologists have found Dogu figures in houses, burials and middens from dates that span the vast expanse of the Jomon period; the number of Dogu figures recorded to date is 18,000.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat was life like in the Jomon era? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJomon enthusiasts widely believe that the Jomon period was a time of abundance when people lived in harmony with nature, hunted and gathered food from the rich forests that made up their home. With all their needs attended to, it is said that they lived in unanimity with one another. In fact, Japan is thought to have enjoyed an unusually high population density during this period, seeing population numbers that were exceptional for a culture that had not yet seen the advent of agriculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the Circle of Stones Exhibition at Stonehenge? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe replicas we have handcrafted for this collection were made as part of our work for the Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan exhibition. The new exhibition celebrates the culture of Prehistoric Japan through a stunning collection of objects from some of Japan's most exciting prehistoric sites. The display will walk you through the story of Japanese settlements, their incredible stone circles and the beauty of the middle and late Jomon craftsmanship. A period of time that was roughly the same time as the building of Stonehenge, two separate cultures leaving an indelible mark on this world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany thanks to Susan Greaney and Simon Kaner for their help in facilitating our visit to see the flame pots at the British Museum and for providing us with additional information throughout the project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompletely hand-built from clays similar to that used by the original potters, this vessel has been fired in a wood fire to emulate the original's surface colouration. When there is evidence of potters' tool use, I have replicated such tools using stone, wood, shell, bone, and antler, based on information gained from marks on original artefacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have fired this figure to emulate the ancient firing conditions. The original pot was fired in an open wood fire, in close contact with the fuel, a process that leaves its mark on the clay as variations in the surface colour. However, the low temperatures achieved in open firings also result in relatively weak ceramics, so this figure has been fired to a somewhat higher temperature to strengthen it, in a unique firing process that allows me to achieve an authentic appearance to the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe send all items using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Limit Edition items we make in very small numbers each year for public sale.  The numbers made per year will generally be five or fewer.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867915239542,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_0005.jpg?v=1665587632"},{"product_id":"slab-shaped-cruciform-dogu-one-off-003","title":"Slab-Shaped Cruciform Dogu, One-Off 003","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"uuid\" content=\"uuid3PB89L1hK2kf\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCruciform Dogu fragments have been found in the thousands, and how they have been disposed of hints at ritual or ceremonial use for these fascinating figures. In most cases, clay figures were broken, buried or discarded after they had served their purpose, this purpose, or purposes, is likely always to remain a mystery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith some of these figures, it appears that they were broken and then deposited in separate locations, often tens of meters apart. Why this was happening is unclear. It creates questions that allow our minds to speculate, which seems apt as the original craftspeople demonstrated immense creativity while making the figures. That creative thinking now continues as we today try to figure out the illusive meaning behind these magnificent figures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the fragmentary nature of cruciform Dogu, we have not always had the luxury of a full figure when recreating these figures. We have therefore worked with several Dogu examples from the middle Jomon (2500BC-1500BC) period to reimagine what they may have looked like including examples from Sannai Maruyama, Isedotai and Oyu stone circles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe made this replica as part of our work with the new Circle of Stones Exhibition that is now on show at the Stonehenge visitors centre. The exhibition is set in the prehistoric British landscape and allows visitors to enjoy some exquisite objects from Prehistoric Japan. It is the bringing together of two influential Prehistoric cultures in one space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that the colouring of these Dogu varies greatly due to the firing conditions. You will get a Dogu marked by the smoke and fire that forged her, and your Dogu will be one-of-a-kind.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle Jomon (2500BC-1500BC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmoke fired Terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. - Height 200 mm, width 140 mm, 40 mm depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe roots of ceramic culture reach deep into Japan's ancient past, with the first ceramic vessels being hand formed by skilled hands around 14,000 years ago at the start of the Jomon period. This ancient cultural blossoming saw the creation of thousands and thousands of mind-blowingly beautiful objects in the form of Flame Pots and Dogu figures. It continued until sometime over 2000 years ago when the advent of rice agriculture and metalworking heralded the beginning of a new phase in Japan's history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are Dogu figures? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe written characters that make up the Japanese word Dogu mean \"earth\" and \"spirit\" or \"Soil\" and \"Doll\", depending upon who you ask, and they make up a fascinating collection of ancient ceramic figures that are most famous for representing the human form. More specifically, they are thought to predominantly represent female figures, although there are a few examples of Dogu being made in the form of animals and even plants.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is so appealing about Dogu is that they represent a state of self-awareness within the ancient people that crafted them and this sense of self appeals to our modern sense of self. People love to connect and relate with other people.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat were Dogu used for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe question of use may well be the most compelling of all the questions relating to Dogu figures and one to which it is unlikely we will ever have a clear answer. What we know about Dogu is that they have been found in large numbers and often in fragmented states that suggest they had been deliberately broken.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArchaeologists have found Dogu figures in houses, burials and middens from dates that span the vast expanse of the Jomon period; the number of Dogu figures recorded to date is 18,000.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat was life like in the Jomon era? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJomon enthusiasts widely believe that the Jomon period was a time of abundance when people lived in harmony with nature, hunted and gathered food from the rich forests that made up their home. With all their needs attended to, it is said that they lived in unanimity with one another. In fact, Japan is thought to have enjoyed an unusually high population density during this period, seeing population numbers that were exceptional for a culture that had not yet seen the advent of agriculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the Circle of Stones Exhibition at Stonehenge? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe replicas we have handcrafted for this collection were made as part of our work for the Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan exhibition. The new exhibition celebrates the culture of Prehistoric Japan through a stunning collection of objects from some of Japan's most exciting prehistoric sites. The display will walk you through the story of Japanese settlements, their incredible stone circles and the beauty of the middle and late Jomon craftsmanship. A period of time that was roughly the same time as the building of Stonehenge, two separate cultures leaving an indelible mark on this world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany thanks to Susan Greaney and Simon Kaner for their help in facilitating our visit to see the flame pots at the British Museum and for providing us with additional information throughout the project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompletely hand-built from clays similar to that used by the original potters, this vessel has been fired in a wood fire to emulate the original's surface colouration. When there is evidence of potters' tool use, I have replicated such tools using stone, wood, shell, bone, and antler, based on information gained from marks on original artefacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have fired this figure to emulate the ancient firing conditions. The original pot was fired in an open wood fire, in close contact with the fuel, a process that leaves its mark on the clay as variations in the surface colour. However, the low temperatures achieved in open firings also result in relatively weak ceramics, so this figure has been fired to a somewhat higher temperature to strengthen it, in a unique firing process that allows me to achieve an authentic appearance to the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe send all items using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867936407670,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_0067.jpg?v=1665588591"},{"product_id":"slab-shaped-cruciform-dogu-one-off-004","title":"Slab-Shaped Cruciform Dogu, One-Off 004","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"uuid\" content=\"uuid3PB89L1hK2kf\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCruciform Dogu fragments have been found in the thousands, and how they have been disposed of hints at ritual or ceremonial use for these fascinating figures. In most cases, clay figures were broken, buried or discarded after they had served their purpose, this purpose, or purposes, is likely always to remain a mystery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith some of these figures, it appears that they were broken and then deposited in separate locations, often tens of meters apart. Why this was happening is unclear. It creates questions that allow our minds to speculate, which seems apt as the original craftspeople demonstrated immense creativity while making the figures. That creative thinking now continues as we today try to figure out the illusive meaning behind these magnificent figures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the fragmentary nature of cruciform Dogu, we have not always had the luxury of a full figure when recreating these figures. We have therefore worked with several Dogu examples from the middle Jomon (2500BC-1500BC) period to reimagine what they may have looked like including examples from Sannai Maruyama, Isedotai and Oyu stone circles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe made this replica as part of our work with the new Circle of Stones Exhibition that is now on show at the Stonehenge visitors centre. The exhibition is set in the prehistoric British landscape and allows visitors to enjoy some exquisite objects from Prehistoric Japan. It is the bringing together of two influential Prehistoric cultures in one space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that the colouring of these Dogu varies greatly due to the firing conditions. You will get a Dogu marked by the smoke and fire that forged her, and your Dogu will be one-of-a-kind.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle Jomon (2500BC-1500BC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmoke fired Terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. - Height 200 mm, width 140 mm, 40 mm depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe roots of ceramic culture reach deep into Japan's ancient past, with the first ceramic vessels being hand formed by skilled hands around 14,000 years ago at the start of the Jomon period. This ancient cultural blossoming saw the creation of thousands and thousands of mind-blowingly beautiful objects in the form of Flame Pots and Dogu figures. It continued until sometime over 2000 years ago when the advent of rice agriculture and metalworking heralded the beginning of a new phase in Japan's history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are Dogu figures? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe written characters that make up the Japanese word Dogu mean \"earth\" and \"spirit\" or \"Soil\" and \"Doll\", depending upon who you ask, and they make up a fascinating collection of ancient ceramic figures that are most famous for representing the human form. More specifically, they are thought to predominantly represent female figures, although there are a few examples of Dogu being made in the form of animals and even plants.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is so appealing about Dogu is that they represent a state of self-awareness within the ancient people that crafted them and this sense of self appeals to our modern sense of self. People love to connect and relate with other people.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat were Dogu used for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe question of use may well be the most compelling of all the questions relating to Dogu figures and one to which it is unlikely we will ever have a clear answer. What we know about Dogu is that they have been found in large numbers and often in fragmented states that suggest they had been deliberately broken.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArchaeologists have found Dogu figures in houses, burials and middens from dates that span the vast expanse of the Jomon period; the number of Dogu figures recorded to date is 18,000.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat was life like in the Jomon era? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJomon enthusiasts widely believe that the Jomon period was a time of abundance when people lived in harmony with nature, hunted and gathered food from the rich forests that made up their home. With all their needs attended to, it is said that they lived in unanimity with one another. In fact, Japan is thought to have enjoyed an unusually high population density during this period, seeing population numbers that were exceptional for a culture that had not yet seen the advent of agriculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the Circle of Stones Exhibition at Stonehenge? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe replicas we have handcrafted for this collection were made as part of our work for the Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan exhibition. The new exhibition celebrates the culture of Prehistoric Japan through a stunning collection of objects from some of Japan's most exciting prehistoric sites. The display will walk you through the story of Japanese settlements, their incredible stone circles and the beauty of the middle and late Jomon craftsmanship. A period of time that was roughly the same time as the building of Stonehenge, two separate cultures leaving an indelible mark on this world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany thanks to Susan Greaney and Simon Kaner for their help in facilitating our visit to see the flame pots at the British Museum and for providing us with additional information throughout the project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompletely hand-built from clays similar to that used by the original potters, this vessel has been fired in a wood fire to emulate the original's surface colouration. When there is evidence of potters' tool use, I have replicated such tools using stone, wood, shell, bone, and antler, based on information gained from marks on original artefacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have fired this figure to emulate the ancient firing conditions. The original pot was fired in an open wood fire, in close contact with the fuel, a process that leaves its mark on the clay as variations in the surface colour. However, the low temperatures achieved in open firings also result in relatively weak ceramics, so this figure has been fired to a somewhat higher temperature to strengthen it, in a unique firing process that allows me to achieve an authentic appearance to the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe send all items using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867938603126,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_0072.jpg?v=1665588712"},{"product_id":"slab-shaped-cruciform-dogu-one-off-005","title":"Slab-Shaped Cruciform Dogu, One-Off 005","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"uuid\" content=\"uuid3PB89L1hK2kf\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCruciform Dogu fragments have been found in the thousands, and how they have been disposed of hints at ritual or ceremonial use for these fascinating figures. In most cases, clay figures were broken, buried or discarded after they had served their purpose, this purpose, or purposes, is likely always to remain a mystery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith some of these figures, it appears that they were broken and then deposited in separate locations, often tens of meters apart. Why this was happening is unclear. It creates questions that allow our minds to speculate, which seems apt as the original craftspeople demonstrated immense creativity while making the figures. That creative thinking now continues as we today try to figure out the illusive meaning behind these magnificent figures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the fragmentary nature of cruciform Dogu, we have not always had the luxury of a full figure when recreating these figures. We have therefore worked with several Dogu examples from the middle Jomon (2500BC-1500BC) period to reimagine what they may have looked like including examples from Sannai Maruyama, Isedotai and Oyu stone circles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe made this replica as part of our work with the new Circle of Stones Exhibition that is now on show at the Stonehenge visitors centre. The exhibition is set in the prehistoric British landscape and allows visitors to enjoy some exquisite objects from Prehistoric Japan. It is the bringing together of two influential Prehistoric cultures in one space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that the colouring of these Dogu varies greatly due to the firing conditions. You will get a Dogu marked by the smoke and fire that forged her, and your Dogu will be one-of-a-kind.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle Jomon (2500BC-1500BC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmoke fired Terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. - Height 200 mm, width 140 mm, 40 mm depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe roots of ceramic culture reach deep into Japan's ancient past, with the first ceramic vessels being hand formed by skilled hands around 14,000 years ago at the start of the Jomon period. This ancient cultural blossoming saw the creation of thousands and thousands of mind-blowingly beautiful objects in the form of Flame Pots and Dogu figures. It continued until sometime over 2000 years ago when the advent of rice agriculture and metalworking heralded the beginning of a new phase in Japan's history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are Dogu figures? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe written characters that make up the Japanese word Dogu mean \"earth\" and \"spirit\" or \"Soil\" and \"Doll\", depending upon who you ask, and they make up a fascinating collection of ancient ceramic figures that are most famous for representing the human form. More specifically, they are thought to predominantly represent female figures, although there are a few examples of Dogu being made in the form of animals and even plants.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is so appealing about Dogu is that they represent a state of self-awareness within the ancient people that crafted them and this sense of self appeals to our modern sense of self. People love to connect and relate with other people.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat were Dogu used for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe question of use may well be the most compelling of all the questions relating to Dogu figures and one to which it is unlikely we will ever have a clear answer. What we know about Dogu is that they have been found in large numbers and often in fragmented states that suggest they had been deliberately broken.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArchaeologists have found Dogu figures in houses, burials and middens from dates that span the vast expanse of the Jomon period; the number of Dogu figures recorded to date is 18,000.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat was life like in the Jomon era? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJomon enthusiasts widely believe that the Jomon period was a time of abundance when people lived in harmony with nature, hunted and gathered food from the rich forests that made up their home. With all their needs attended to, it is said that they lived in unanimity with one another. In fact, Japan is thought to have enjoyed an unusually high population density during this period, seeing population numbers that were exceptional for a culture that had not yet seen the advent of agriculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the Circle of Stones Exhibition at Stonehenge? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe replicas we have handcrafted for this collection were made as part of our work for the Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan exhibition. The new exhibition celebrates the culture of Prehistoric Japan through a stunning collection of objects from some of Japan's most exciting prehistoric sites. The display will walk you through the story of Japanese settlements, their incredible stone circles and the beauty of the middle and late Jomon craftsmanship. A period of time that was roughly the same time as the building of Stonehenge, two separate cultures leaving an indelible mark on this world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany thanks to Susan Greaney and Simon Kaner for their help in facilitating our visit to see the flame pots at the British Museum and for providing us with additional information throughout the project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompletely hand-built from clays similar to that used by the original potters, this vessel has been fired in a wood fire to emulate the original's surface colouration. When there is evidence of potters' tool use, I have replicated such tools using stone, wood, shell, bone, and antler, based on information gained from marks on original artefacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have fired this figure to emulate the ancient firing conditions. The original pot was fired in an open wood fire, in close contact with the fuel, a process that leaves its mark on the clay as variations in the surface colour. However, the low temperatures achieved in open firings also result in relatively weak ceramics, so this figure has been fired to a somewhat higher temperature to strengthen it, in a unique firing process that allows me to achieve an authentic appearance to the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe send all items using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PottedHistory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867940208758,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/products\/DSC_0060_17479107-fd42-4a93-a819-ae0684426a9d.jpg?v=1665588806"},{"product_id":"slab-shaped-cruciform-dogu-one-off-006","title":"Slab-Shaped Cruciform Dogu, One-Off 006","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"uuid\" content=\"uuid3PB89L1hK2kf\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCruciform Dogu fragments have been found in the thousands, and how they have been disposed of hints at ritual or ceremonial use for these fascinating figures. In most cases, clay figures were broken, buried or discarded after they had served their purpose, this purpose, or purposes, is likely always to remain a mystery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith some of these figures, it appears that they were broken and then deposited in separate locations, often tens of meters apart. Why this was happening is unclear. It creates questions that allow our minds to speculate, which seems apt as the original craftspeople demonstrated immense creativity while making the figures. That creative thinking now continues as we today try to figure out the illusive meaning behind these magnificent figures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the fragmentary nature of cruciform Dogu, we have not always had the luxury of a full figure when recreating these figures. We have therefore worked with several Dogu examples from the middle Jomon (2500BC-1500BC) period to reimagine what they may have looked like including examples from Sannai Maruyama, Isedotai and Oyu stone circles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe made this replica as part of our work with the new Circle of Stones Exhibition that is now on show at the Stonehenge visitors centre. The exhibition is set in the prehistoric British landscape and allows visitors to enjoy some exquisite objects from Prehistoric Japan. It is the bringing together of two influential Prehistoric cultures in one space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that the colouring of these Dogu varies greatly due to the firing conditions. You will get a Dogu marked by the smoke and fire that forged her, and your Dogu will be one-of-a-kind.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle Jomon (2500BC-1500BC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmoke fired Terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. - Height 200 mm, width 140 mm, 40 mm depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe roots of ceramic culture reach deep into Japan's ancient past, with the first ceramic vessels being hand formed by skilled hands around 14,000 years ago at the start of the Jomon period. This ancient cultural blossoming saw the creation of thousands and thousands of mind-blowingly beautiful objects in the form of Flame Pots and Dogu figures. It continued until sometime over 2000 years ago when the advent of rice agriculture and metalworking heralded the beginning of a new phase in Japan's history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are Dogu figures? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe written characters that make up the Japanese word Dogu mean \"earth\" and \"spirit\" or \"Soil\" and \"Doll\", depending upon who you ask, and they make up a fascinating collection of ancient ceramic figures that are most famous for representing the human form. More specifically, they are thought to predominantly represent female figures, although there are a few examples of Dogu being made in the form of animals and even plants.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is so appealing about Dogu is that they represent a state of self-awareness within the ancient people that crafted them and this sense of self appeals to our modern sense of self. People love to connect and relate with other people.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat were Dogu used for? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe question of use may well be the most compelling of all the questions relating to Dogu figures and one to which it is unlikely we will ever have a clear answer. What we know about Dogu is that they have been found in large numbers and often in fragmented states that suggest they had been deliberately broken.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArchaeologists have found Dogu figures in houses, burials and middens from dates that span the vast expanse of the Jomon period; the number of Dogu figures recorded to date is 18,000.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat was life like in the Jomon era? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJomon enthusiasts widely believe that the Jomon period was a time of abundance when people lived in harmony with nature, hunted and gathered food from the rich forests that made up their home. With all their needs attended to, it is said that they lived in unanimity with one another. In fact, Japan is thought to have enjoyed an unusually high population density during this period, seeing population numbers that were exceptional for a culture that had not yet seen the advent of agriculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the Circle of Stones Exhibition at Stonehenge? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe replicas we have handcrafted for this collection were made as part of our work for the Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan exhibition. The new exhibition celebrates the culture of Prehistoric Japan through a stunning collection of objects from some of Japan's most exciting prehistoric sites. The display will walk you through the story of Japanese settlements, their incredible stone circles and the beauty of the middle and late Jomon craftsmanship. A period of time that was roughly the same time as the building of Stonehenge, two separate cultures leaving an indelible mark on this world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany thanks to Susan Greaney and Simon Kaner for their help in facilitating our visit to see the flame pots at the British Museum and for providing us with additional information throughout the project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompletely hand-built from clays similar to that used by the original potters, this vessel has been fired in a wood fire to emulate the original's surface colouration. When there is evidence of potters' tool use, I have replicated such tools using stone, wood, shell, bone, and antler, based on information gained from marks on original artefacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have fired this figure to emulate the ancient firing conditions. The original pot was fired in an open wood fire, in close contact with the fuel, a process that leaves its mark on the clay as variations in the surface colour. However, the low temperatures achieved in open firings also result in relatively weak ceramics, so this figure has been fired to a somewhat higher temperature to strengthen it, in a unique firing process that allows me to achieve an authentic appearance to the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe send all items using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. 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