This seated African Black Horse appears to be a replica of statues placed on the shrine of Shango from the Yoruba empire in West Africa. In the Yoruba religion, Shango was an Orisha, or spirit sent by Olodumare who brought guidance to creatures and humanity. Shango was the god of thunder, justice, virility and fire….
Replica of Greek Corinthian Black Figure Pottery
This Greek Corinthian Vase is a replica of the Proto Corintian pottery from the 640-625 BC era. This time period used black figure styles of animal frieze of mythological scenes coupled with spherical flaring. The replica of this mythological scene may be depicting the peacock, which was the bird of the Greek Goddess, Hera. Goddess…
As featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Delft Dutch Bells available at Time’s Tin Cup Etsy Shop The Delft Dutch Bells below are from “a timeline of Art History” that is on collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They are 19th Century blue bill earthenware pottery of Dutch Delft. #smalltownbigheart #discoverdowntownboonton #visithistoricboonton #boontonusa @natlmainstreet
Vintage, era 1920s, Sweet Pea Perfume Bottle Frosted Satin Glass
Shop perfume bottles @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Since ancient times perfume and essence bottles kept their fragrant treasures safely inside. Although it is highly unlikely that today’s collectors are going to find an Etruscan Albaster perfume bottle dating from 500 B.C. to add to their collection, there are many exquisite antique and vintage perfume…
Perfect Gift for the Charles Dickens Fan!
Charles Dickens Toby Jugs available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! This lays homage to Charles Dickens. The classics novels by Charles Dickens focused on the life and perspective of poverty, crime and injustice. He even created a haven for victimized women called the Urania House. Women did not have help nor support systems because they…
Perfect gift for the business man/woman with a sailor’s heart
“My life, my lover, my lady is the sea” /Brandy by Looking Glass You know that familiar and comforting smell that tells you when you are approaching the ocean? It has that fresh, moist salty taste. That is the sea calling to you! So if you have a loved one that works in corporate America,…
Vintage Chinese Snuff Bottle
Snuff bottles were symbols of status in China during the Qing Dynasty; which was a prosperous and tumultuous era. They were precious containers for ground tobacco and initially created for the emperor and the court. #smalltownbigheart #discoverdowntownboonton #visithistoricboonton #boontonusa @natlmainstreet
Very Pretty Teapot @ Times Tin Cup
The first basic teapot design was created by porters during the Yuan Dynasty, 1279–1368, which was China’s first foreign-led dynasty. History indicates that it was probably derived from wine pots and kettles that were made of metals such as bronze. However, the basic design of the teapot has scarcely evolved in close to a half…
The Cat Behind Time’s Tin Cup
I live at Time’s Tin Cup and this is my Motto – SOLD! View More items here #smalltownbigheart #discoverdowntownboonton #visithistoricboonton #boontonusa @natlmainstreet