Greco Roman Decorative Objects

Kınık is a traditional Anatolian pottery technique that blends control and chance to create one-of-a-kind designs on the surface of each piece. Using an ox horn while the clay is sti...

This medium glazed küp was likely used to store cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The design is similar to jugs used to carry water, wine, or other liquids (as cheese is traditionally stored in its brine). Glazing, a traditional technique on pottery wheels in Konya and Isparta, is as functional as it is beautiful. The glaze provides a protective and hygienic layer, making these objects optimal vessels for storing food staples and preserving delicacies. Cheese is a staple in most Turkish breakfasts today, with a fascinating history springing from the Fertile Crescent: the region of Southwest Asia that includes portions of present-day Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Around 8000 BCE, the first humans to keep livestock began firing pottery that could store dairy products in the warm climate. In this process, they discovered that they could use ceramic strainers...

This set of medium glazed küps was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by generations of families in the Levant. This traditional glazing technique, popular on Konya ...

Glaze "Lutróforo" stoneware vase - Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: 27 x 14cm Materials: Hand-sculpted and glazed pottery Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Craft pottery and je...

Glaze "Isolated n.14" stoneware vase - Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: 43.7 x 24cm Materials: Hand-sculpted, glazed pottery, brass Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz craft pott...

Ánfora limonita by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: 16 x 28 cm Materials: hand-sculpted, glazed pottery The pieces are hand built white stoneware ...

Ánfora Limonita by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: Ø 16 x 24 cm Materials: hand-sculpted, glazed pottery The pieces are hand built white stonewar...

Unique Isolated n.24 vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: Ø 23 x 43 cm Materials: hand-sculpted, glazed pottery The pieces are hand built white ...

Unique Isolated n.26 vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: Ø 23 x 43 cm Materials: hand-sculpted, glazed pottery The pieces are hand built white stoneware with grog, an...

Unique isolated n.21 vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: Ø 23 x 43 cm Materials: hand-sculpted, glazed pottery The pieces are hand built white ...

"Isolated N.28" stoneware Vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz. One of a kind. Dimensions: D 23.5 x H 43.5 cm Materials: Hand sculpted, stoneware with grog. Waterproof insert is requi...

A rare Greek marble pharmacy mortar from Thassos, an original and ancient work. The patina and veining of the marble are remarkable. Thassos marble is a ...