Tuesday, December 9, 2014

A Favourite Vase & Vintage Bliss Tuesdays Linky Party #13


I didn't do any thrifting at all this week, so I thought I'd share a couple of pics of one of my favourite vases. I bought this large, grey vase years ago from an antique store on Locke Street in Hamilton, Ontario. It says W. Germany on the bottom, which I thought was kind of cool. I also liked the battle scenes - of horses, shields and arrows - depicted on the sides. Beyond that, I don't know anything about this vase.



If anybody has any idea of what historical scene (or mythology?) is depicted here, I'd love to hear it! (Update: Ms. history prof, Taby Jean, tells me it's Mesopotamian king, Gilgamesh. She even found this pic that looks like the exact scene. Thanks Taby!)

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16 comments:

  1. Thank you Joann. Hope someone knows a bit about your vase.

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  2. I hope someone can help you with the vase. It is pretty cool and almost has an old look. Have a great week!

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  3. The figures look Sumerian/Babylonian (the hairstyles and beards)-- maybe Gilgamesh? He wrestled a lion in one of the myths and there are a lot of ancient friezes depicting him looking studly whilst a lion jumps at him!

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  4. Yeah, it Gilgamesh-- https://p.gr-assets.com/540x540/fit/hostedimages/1380376226/731016.jpg

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    1. I knew I could count on you for the answer, Taby! You are a history goddess. ;) Thanks! Jo

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  5. Love the vase, but I couldn't tell you a thing about it. The gentleman being attacked by the lion looks Egyptian? Maybe?

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  6. It's so nice to have smart friends that can help! Thanks for the party! Holiday hugs, Diane

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  7. Very interesting vase -- glad you found some background on it!
    I'm linking up with your party for the first time! Thanks for hosting!

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  8. That's great that you found some information it, that's the great thing about the blogworld, someone can usually always help you out!!!

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  9. It's beautiful, and I love that Taby tracked down the origin- awesome!

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  10. Sorry. I accidentally linked up twice and don't know how to delete it.

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