{"product_id":"roman-pannonian-figure-flagon-eva","title":"Roman Pannonian Figure Flagon - Eva","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Pannonian Figure Flagons – Inspired by Roman Pottery from Pannonia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note: This Flagon is Being Sold as a Second\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular lady has what appears to be a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine hairline crack on her handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While this does not detract from her character or appearance as a display piece, we have reduced her price to reflect this imperfection.  See images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease be aware of this flaw before purchasing, and handle her with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking handcrafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePannonian Figure Flagon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e draws inspiration from the extraordinary anthropomorphic pottery of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman Pannonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a province encompassing parts of modern Hungary, Austria and the Balkans. Inspired by surviving archaeological drawings, our design celebrates an unusual tradition in which potters transformed everyday vessels into expressive human figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a Pannonian figure flagon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike conventional Roman pouring vessels, these remarkable ceramics incorporate human features directly into their form. Faces, elaborate hairstyles, jewellery, arms and clothing become part of the vessel itself, creating objects that are both practical in design and wonderfully sculptural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese unusual vessels offer a fascinating glimpse into the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultural diversity of the Roman Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where local artistic traditions continued to flourish alongside Roman influences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne particularly intriguing interpretation is that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esome of these vessels may depict women wearing traditional regional dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Archaeological research has identified similarities between the clothing and jewellery represented on figure vases and those depicted on Roman funerary monuments from Pannonia, suggesting that these figures may reflect the appearance and identities of real women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome examples even appear to show women holding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espinning equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, perhaps reflecting the importance of textile production in everyday life. Others bear inscriptions suggesting they may have been given as personal gifts, possibly to celebrate marriages or other significant occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut could these vessels have held a deeper meaning? Beyond their distinctive hairstyles, jewellery and clothing, might the figures have represented \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotective spirits, local deities or symbols of fertility and wellbeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e? Their precise significance remains uncertain, but these possibilities invite us to explore the beliefs, traditions and personal relationships of the people who made and treasured them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor us at Potted History, these unusual vessels offer a wonderful opportunity to explore the relationship between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient craftsmanship, cultural identity and artistic expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. By recreating them from archaeological illustrations, we hope to bring a little of the personality and creativity of Roman Pannonia back into the modern world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have given each of our eight flagons a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional Hungarian name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help us distinguish between these wonderfully characterful ladies and ensure you receive the figure you have chosen. These names are simply our own way of identifying each design and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave no historical connection to the original artefacts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eTerracotta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eHeight: Approx. 250 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eAs with all our \u003cstrong data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003eMuseum Quality Replicas\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vessel has been handcrafted in Northumberland using traditional ceramic techniques inspired by ancient practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003eIndividually formed from natural clay\u003cbr data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eHand finished using traditional tools\u003cbr data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eFired to achieve an authentic surface character\u003cbr data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003eSubtle variations in tone and texture occur naturally during firing, ensuring that each piece is unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eHealth and Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003eMuseum Quality Replica\u003c\/strong\u003e made using the tools and techniques that ancient potters would have used during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003eAs this is an unglazed vessel with a porous surface, it will absorb some of the flavours during use. 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