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@Johndakerftw

I just hang with Blue. Gives me someone to talk to, and helps me vent when times are tough, or when I carry some extra burden. She has always been there, and is generally within 10 feet of me 90% of the time. She has even "spotted" me several times virtually as an alert dog when I have some very debilitating health issues. Yes, she even is with me at the office.

Between my hobbies, searching for humor in EVERYTHING (mine is rather dry), some walking, and my Buddy; they help me escape and move through the tough times.

Do I claim to know how to cure depression? Heck no. I just search for solace in the things that matter in life. And, yeah, I need to get out walking again... that was a huge help to me too!




Here's a tooth for ya! This must had come from a pretty cool smile!


This coin has a deep meaning for me...
RR Anon AR Heavy Denarius Quadrigatus Didrachm 225-215 BCE Craw 28-3 Sear 31

 

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Your pilgrim flask is characteristically Israelite. I cannot tell the size of the vessel nor the thickness of its body in relation to the neck, but judging by the relation of handles to spout, it looks to me like very late Late Bronze age to very early Iron I. Roughly 1100-1000 BCE. The style of the monochrome concentric ring decoration suggests Megiddo in that period.

 

Unbelievable!! Man.. Are you telling us that this pilgrim flask dates back to the time of Moses,the prophet??

 

If @lrbguy is correct, and I have no reason at all to doubt him, it would be post-Moses by a couple hundred years.

Steve

 

The Bible tells us that Moses gathered his people in Egypt to leave for Sinai Desert and then to the promised land. The gathering took place in a city or site which was founded circa 1100 BC. So the event took place after this date. Many historians believe that the ancient Judean pass- over occurred in the first millennium BC sometimes between 750 and 850 BC.

 

I don't think history (outside of the Bible) agrees that the Israelites were ever slaves in Egypt.

 

@7Calbrey, you are certainly entitled to your opinion but IMHO (based on four years of seminary) your dating is way off. So I don't get in trouble with the mods I will leave it at this.

Peace,
Steve

 

If you are looking for a Biblical parallel, the flask dates roughly to the last part of the period of the Judges; during the time of King Saul and early David.

 

Whist having mixed feelings about "Zion", I'm interested in ancient, and modern, coinage from the Middle East, including revolts against the Roman Empire. Thanks, dadams.

 

I'm a lucky man to own such a historical piece which was gifted to me 2 years ago. By that time I posted here, under a thread entitled" Gift of Christmas". I made sure it was genuine then. And now it turns to be of that great importance, at least to me and to all those interested in Biblical coins or artifacts.
Thank you very much coin-friend Irbguy, and also to all the Coin Talk community.
BTW.. I have other items from the same seller. I'll shoot them and post them under the thread " Not an ancient coin.. Artifacts."

 

Glad you are back Erin! I am sorry to hear about your depression, you always have the CT family to cheer you up!

 

Erin,
You are not a depressed person, only a wonderful coin-lover who has depressed thoughts. There is a difference in this statement. For example, there is no ''depressed coin'', only our thoughts about how much we paid for it or how we could have sold it, but didn't. Raise your awareness of your thoughts and ''change the channel'' as needed. This small step will help. Compare when you received your first coin and what you have amassed since then in both actual coins and the knowledge about them. A wealth of progress! You are never alone. Blessings.

 

That pilgrim flask is way cool, 7Calbrey!

I’d love to have some ancient pottery from Biblical times and places. Specifically, an oil lamp from the time of Christ. I think they’re the Herodian lamps, but they’re way out of my price range. A good replica would probably do me good.

Good point, spirit. I have to remember how incredibly blessed I am to have the coin collection that I do. I really enjoy this hobby and I can’t see being without it.

Thanks for the reminder!

Erin

 

Here is another pottery to help cheer you up . Its an ex-Living Torah Museum piece when the museum liquidated some of its holdings. Picked up a few interesting items when it went to auction...

Judean Cyproit Terra Cotta Barrel Flask, ca. 700-475 BCE

In cream ware with red and brown geometric "bull's eyes" decoration around the body. Globular bottle with single strap handle and funnel flared mouth.

Height: 4½"

 

Isn't it wonderful how your post brought out the best in our common humanity? I have you say ''thank you'' as well.

 

Cypriote bichrome ware and Cypriot "Milkbowl" ware are two of my favorite ceramic types for the Ancient Near East. This juglet is a good example of the first. In the other thread we can compare notes and examples.

 

I'm glad to see sister JDF glad again. Feel myself also satisfied with more interest and concern about ancient artifacts on this site. BTW does the Judean Cypriot juglet indicates to us that round circles are a sign of a Judean artifact? Mine had also circles (The pilgrim flask).
Here's a new acquisition. It's an ancient lamp with many inscriptions. It might be Roman ?

 

Nice lamp. If from Israel the round body shape for this type of lamp is typical of first century Roman. Not entirely limited to the Levant however. Nonetheless, it may well be from Israel. I see some impressed decoration and what appears to be graffiti on the reverse, but I am not seeing any inscriptions (words).

As for attributing ceramics, that is a large field, but the short answer to your question is, "no." Fabric, body style, decoration, and technique all play a role in attribution, along with simple recognition of a familiar type.

I'm having some second thoughts about the Cypriot juglet. It has a lot in common with imported bichromeware in Israel, but the orientation of the concentric circles does not follow the normal pattern for that type of ware in an Israelite context. I am looking into it further (but have to be away for the rest of today). However, it would be good to know if there is a third set of rings on the side opposite the camera view.

 

I am sorry to read of your problems with depression, Erin. So many members here have provided excellent suggestions and guidance for you that I don’t think I can offer any of significant merit. I always feel that my platitudes and bromides fall short of being really helpful - I wish I could walk in your mocassins, but I can’t - anyway, here goes with a few that I like - or that have worked for me:

I try not to sweat the little things in life - to me, having good health, a roof over your head, enough food on the table to nourish your body, enough money to buy the necessities of life and the love of family and friends are, to me, big things - all the rest are little things.

Get a dog in order to experience true unconditional love with no strings attached - no matter what you do or how you feel your dog will understand and comfort you: “Heaven goes by favor - if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” (Mark Twain).

Of course, I could go on forever this way - these are easy things to offer when your own life is secure and comfortable. Try to remember, Erin, that you only get one shot at life - enjoy it as much as possible.

Oh, and I try to watch and marvel at the beauty and serenity of as many sunrises and sunsets as I can.

 

@JS. I felt your wise words would fit anybody, including myself. Also Erin might well benefit by these advice. And since she likes ancient lamps, here's another one that looks heavier than others at hand. It doesn't have a circular shape. Actually I got it from my neighbor in exchange of another lamp which turned to be a mere imitation.
As usual, identifying ancient items would require me maybe several years, nearly just like ancient coins.