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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
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
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
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
Earthenware approx 160mm h x 100mm w
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