Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii
Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii

Roman Cockerel Flagon, Pompeii

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Details
The original of this lovely 1st-century cockerel pitch was excavated in Pompeii and would most likely have been used to serve wine.  He cuts a fine figure as he strides forward, proudly displaying his comb and tail feathers.

The cockerel was a significant creature in Roman tradition and was associated with several gods, including Asclepius, Minera and Mars. With each of these figures, the cockerel represented a different aspect of their characters or responsibilities, be it the ability to heal, preparedness or a willingness to fight with heart and aggression. 

However, the god most often linked to the cockerel is Mercury, the trader, the communicator, the god with the power to connect different planes of existence from the divine to the mortal and the afterlife. Like the cockerel, he is intelligent and fierce and uses his voice to illuminate the world. 

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Materials

Terracotta clay

Dimensions

Approx. 320 mm tall, 345 mm long, 125 mm width

Production

This 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 & 1000 Centigrade to emulate the 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, emulating original Roman Pottery and giving each pot its unique character.

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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. 

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