Nevern Great Cross - Dyfed Wales

A variation of the Maltese Cross, [equal armed cross in a circle]. This is not a crucifixion cross but a symbol of sacred radiance and light
Terracotta with oxides under a satin glaze 470mm h x 360mm w x 140mm d

Nevern Great Cross - Dyfed Wales

Detail

Nevern Great Cross - Dyfed Wales

Base detail

Nevern Great Cross

Making the base

Nevern Great Cross - Dyfed Wales

A variation of the Maltese Cross, [equal armed cross in a circle]. This is not a crucifixion cross but a symbol of sacred radiance and light
Terracotta under a satin glaze 470mm h x 360mm w x 140mm d

Nevern Great Cross - Dyfed Wales

Detail

Nevern Great Cross - Dyfed Wales

Altar plaque of moon worship

The imagery represents items necessary for moon worship rituals in temples of Mesopotamia. C.800 bce
Earthenware 250mm h x 250mm w

Altar plaque of moon worship

Anatolian goddesses

These three terracotta fertility goddesses are housed in the Gaziantep Museum in Eastern Turkey. They may represent Astarte from Phonecia, Ishtar from Sumeria or indeed any local fertility goddess of Anatolia like Inanna or Bellinni. c.2000 bce earthenware. Approx 200-250mm h x 80mm w

Anatolian goddesses

Valdivian Figurines

The Valdivian culture of coastal Ecuador created the earliest known ceramic human figural art in South America, beginning around 4000-3500 bce. Women were a common subject. No doubt they represent the miracle of conception and fertility and draw attention to the spiritual realm. Artist c.2000 bce.
Earthenware approx 160mm h x 100mm w

Valdivian Figurines

Valdivian Figurines

Sacred Tree - Tree of Life

The depiction of trees of life was common to many early cultures. This plaque was associated with the worship of Enlil, god of the earth.
Bas relief from a temple in Nimrud Mesapotamia. C.900 bce.
Earthenware 380mm h x 270mm w

Sacred Tree - Treet of Life Lantern

The depiction of trees of life was common to many early cultures. This plaque was associated with the worship of Enlil, god of the earth.
Bas relief from a temple in Nimrud Mesapotamia. C.900 bce.

Queen of the Night

Also known as the Burney Relief [former owner], the original is now housed in the British Museum in London.
Though subject to conjecture the image probably represents Ishtar goddess of love and war. Her descent to the underworld required her to be ritually stripped of her jewellery clothing and power before confronting her sister Ereskegal, Queen of the Underworld. Mesopotamia c.1775 bce
Earthenware 380mm h x 290mm w

Queen of the Night

Celtic Platter

Inspired by a Celtic bronze disc from Marne, France 400-300 bce
Earthenware with oxides under satin glaze 450mm diameter

Celtic Platter

Detail

Silenos

This depiction of the bearded wine god Silenos comes from the handle Escutcheon of a Celtic bronze Flagonfrom Kleinaspergle, Germany. C.400 bce.
Earthenware 330mm h x 230mm w

Silenos

Silenos

At greenware stage

Silenos

Textured

Huiracocha [Weera Koh Cha] or Viracocha

In the South American pantheon, Huiracocha was the supreme god. Pre Incan he was considered the creator god and the father of all other Incan gods. According to myths Huiracocha rose from Lake Titicaca during the time of darkness to bring forth light. He made the sun, moon, and the stars. He made mankind by breathing into stones. He also destroyed many of his creations in disgust at their behaviour. He eventually walked westward on the Pacific Ocean never to return. Some thought that Cortez was the god returning. C.2000 bce
Earthenware 140mm h x 100mm w