Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise
Greek Votive Tortoise

Greek Votive Tortoise

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Handcrafted Replica Ancient Greek Tortoise Votive – Inspired by the Shefton Collection

Details

This fabulous replica of a tortoise votive is based on an original artefact from the Shefton Collection at the Great North Museum. We first created this figure as part of our collaboration with the museum, which provided detailed images and dimensions to ensure an accurate reproduction.

Votive offerings were a common aspect of daily life and worship in ancient times. Sherds of votive figures—ranging from ceramic body parts to food and animals—have been discovered in vast numbers across the ancient world.

These delightful objects were left at temples and religious sites as offerings to the gods. It is believed they were placed to:

  • Seek divine intervention and gain favour with a specific deity
  • Express gratitude after receiving divine assistance
  • Serve as funerary objects or children’s toys

This particular type of votive dates from the 5th-4th century BCE and reflects the rich religious and cultural traditions of Ancient Greece.

Materials

Terracotta

Dimensions

Height: Approx. 40 mm
Length: Approx. 60 mm
Width: Approx. 45 mm

Production

This museum-quality replica has been entirely handmade in Northumberland by Potted History, inspired by original Ancient Greek votive figures.

  • Handcrafted using traditional techniques
  • Fired between 800°C - 1,000°C, replicating the authentic process
  • Each piece is unique, with natural variations in surface colour and texture, just as seen in original Greek pottery

Ordering Information

  • 'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
  • 'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (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.

Shipping

  • Standard shipping: Sent via second-class postal service.
  • Faster delivery: If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.

Honour ancient traditions with your own votive offering – order your replica tortoise votive today!

 

SHIPPING

'Add To Cart' items 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. 

'Pre-order' items 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.

We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.

All 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

RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at

clare@rothburycreates.co.uk

Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.

Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW

PRODUCT VARIATION

Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences.  Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens.  Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share.  If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering. 

Don't take our word for it

Hello Graham and Sarah, I wanted to message because I ordered your holy grail pot for my dad's birthday and he is over the moon with it.

Rachel Frankish

Many thanks again for all of the pottery - this will help bring our new Heritage learning programme to life!

Nottingham University Museum

I love it! I love everything about it, what it represents, why you made it and the history behind it. It was worth the wait! Thank you so much.

Gillian Castle

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