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An Amazing Find - Dated Roman Pottery
An Amazing Find - Dated Roman Pottery Replicating a rather remarkable find, possibly linked to Caesars campaign in Britain and his army's overwinter stay in Northern Gaul. A pot carrying an actual inscribed date of April 1st, 54 BC!…

Recreating inscribed vessels is always a privilege 🏺

Not just the marks of the potter, but the words that mattered enough to be fixed in clay. A small window into another world.

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What do you think these little pigs were used for? 🐖

Adorable… but definitely not just decorative.

They had a purpose, and we’ll be adding them to the shop soon.

Any guesses before the reveal?

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Meet Bes, one of the most beloved household gods of ancient Egypt.

Inspired by vessels discovered at Saqqara, these expressive jars brought the fierce protection and joyful spirit of Bes directly into the home.

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Ever wondered how rusticated Roman beakers got their texture? 👋
These cups were common in Roman Britain and widely traded across the province, and you can bring one home:
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