AWESOME 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER TERRA COTTA GARDEN URNS

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AWESOME 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER TERRA COTTA GARDEN URNS PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ MY POLICIES BELOW REGARDING PAYMENTS, SHIPPING AND INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS] Very rare matched pair of Terra cotta garden urns dating from at least the 19th century though most likely much earlier. I have tried for months to identify the mark impressed into the inside bottom of each urn without any clues. I am in hopes of someone viewing this listing who will know precisely what this mark is and possibly relate the info to me as I am very interested in the origins of these wonderful urns. Each urn measures 13 inches tall, 17 inches at their widest point with the opening being 12 inches in diameter. The intricate scene around the middle in deep relief tells a story which took place 2 millennia ago regarding Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus' trip to Egypt to flee impending danger from King Herod. The script at the base is in a language which I have not been able to identify either reads- HERODES OVODXPM PDEREUOLE S.T MEL CHIOR CASPAR BALTASAR T. T is also an impressed number 1082 on the rim of each. The condition of the 1st urn is very good with a tight hairline which is watertight and a few chips to the base. The 2nd has an ancient staple repair that is limited to the lower portion and is very water tight. This 2nd urn also has chips to the rim and a few to the base as shown in the photos. When I say these are watertight, I know this from experience as the main reason I am selling them is that I had to keep emptying the water out after each rain so as not to drown my plants! I can't help but think that these may have been intended as wine coolers or something not requiring frequent drainage as they are quite heavy to be emptying often weighing about 45 pounds each before the water!. Please feel free to ask any questions needed as I am far from an expert in this field and am doubtful I have covered even a small portion of the facts on these wonderful pieces. These will have to be professionally packed and shipped at the buyers expense and while I do have a company I use who I will be in touch with during the auction for rates, you are free to use any currier of your choosing so long as the are also convenient for the shipper. Keep in mind the weight of each piece is 45 pounds and the dimensions which are quoted in the description above. My Policies: I gladly accept personal checks though I require a 7 day delay in shipping. I will try to ship within 48 hours receipt of money orders, cashiers checks and Paypal confirmations though I am a one man show and I do sometimes fall behind . Insurance is required and paid buy the buyer on all items over 50.00, no exceptions please. I will only ship to confirmed I will gladly ship Internationally though my payment policy is STRICTLY certified funds in US Dollars and I will not provide false information on customs forms so please do not ask, NO PAYPAL due to unconfirmed address status of most international addresses. Returns are handled on a case by case basis greatly depending on presale communication! Please email with any questions you may have, I welcome this to avoid post-sale trauma!!I do not claim to be an expert in any particular field. It is important to understand that though I try to be thorough and precise in my descriptions, I may have inadvertently omitted something of great importance to your or that is necessary in evaluating the item. It is the right, option and responsibility of the bidder to ask all questions before the end of the auction. I am very hesitant to grant returns on items w t was no communication during the auction regarding a particular issue that leads to a complaint. Unfortunately, some people do not read to this point, but, it is my responsibility to include this and the customers to read it.. Thank you all for your interest in my items and your business! Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.0.222.0 read more

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