PR 31" ITALIAN RAM HANDLED & LIDDED CRACKLE GLAZE URNS

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PAIR of 31" ITALIAN CRACKLE GLAZE CERAMIC HANDLED & LIDDED URNSMIT RAMS great looking and a steal at this price The symbol of the ram has great antiquity and has played an important role inthe religion and mythology of many different cultures. In Celtic symbolism, the ram is believed to be the symbol of fecundity and rebirth. It was revered bythe Persians and sacred to the Eqyptians a symbol of fife, dominion and stability. In fact, the cult of the Ram flourished in the Middle East beginning about 2000 BCwhen the chief God of Upper Egypt was Amon, who was represented as having thehead of a ram and later was worshipped in Roman times as Jupiter Ammon. In theOld Testment the ram is a reminder of obedience of the patriarchs. And as the firstsign of the zodiac, the ram is related to dawn, the spring and the beginning of life. pair of late 20th century Italian crackle glaze lidded and handled urns modeled on early 18th century neo-classic Greek and Roman urns which often had fluted base and cover and were globe-shape enriched with swagsof heavy fruit and flowers and the symbolic Ram's head 31âe tall x 18âe wide x 12âe deepeach urn weigh approx. 40lbs pair is in very good condition with an occasional dingto the crackle glaze, but no breaks, cracks or repairs shipping crating, insurance and shipping costsare not inconsiderableand read more

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