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4,000 Years in the Making
This rare vessel fragment invites collectors into the mysteries of the Bronze Age, where the inscribed word “ΔΕΠΑΣ” — a possible reference to early Greek drinking forms — echoes neural pathways of proto-literacy and transmission. Its painted spirals suggest eternal cycles, guarding ancestral knowledge while inviting reflection on ethical abundance and the origins of human language and belief.
Carved and fired over 4,000 years ago, the fragment bears the wear of time yet retains its quiet potency — a tangible link to early Aegean thought, form, and function.
Attributed to the Aegean Bronze Age based on stylistic analysis; origin and period not guaranteed without further expert examination.
Artifact Details
- Material: Terracotta with black-on-cream slip/paint
- Origin: Aegean (Troy or Cyclades, tentative)
- Estimated Period: Aegean Bronze Age (c. 2200–1800 BCE)
- Dimensions: 2.75" H × 5" W × 4" D
- Provenance: Private collection of Dr. Roger Guillemin, Nobel Laureate, La Jolla, California, USA
- Condition: Fragmentary; surface wear and pigment loss consistent with age; structurally stable for display
Includes
- Pre-shipment condition photograph
- Digitally redeemable collectible certificate
Returns: Eligible for 115% store credit within 14 days of delivery. See return policy.
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