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Own a fascinating piece of ancient history. These pottery fragments consist of the base and a portion of the handle from a ceramic jug dating to the 1st Century AD, reportedly recovered from the site of an ancient synagogue in Thyatira, one of the historic cities of Asia Minor mentioned in the New Testament.
According to the accompanying provenance, the fragment was unearthed in 1975 by Elmore Hudgens on behalf of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. The artifact represents the surviving base and partial handle of an ancient storage or water jug used during the Roman period.
This remarkable relic offers collectors, historians, biblical archaeology enthusiasts, and educators the opportunity to own a tangible connection to the ancient world.
Details
* Origin: Thyatira, Turkey
* Date: 1st Century AD (per provenance)
* Material: Earthenware pottery
* Form: Jug base with partial handle
* Excavated: 1975
* Provenance: Elmore Hudgens / Brotherhood of St. Andrew
* Condition: Ancient fragment with expected age-related wear, losses, and surface irregularities consistent with archaeological recovery
Ideal For
* Biblical archaeology collections
* Ancient Roman artifacts
* Religious history enthusiasts
* Museum-style displays
* Educational collections
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