A catalogue and analysis of over 1000 Roman-period oil lamps from the Holy Land within the collection of the Israel Antiquities Authority. The Roman period in Palestine begins with the conquest of the East by Pompey in 63 BCE - essentially the period representing the continuation of the partial political and cultural annexation of the country to Western civilisation following the earlier arrival of Greek and Hellenistic culture.

Volume 3 in this series on Pre-Columbian figurines concentrates on pottery figurines from the south coast, the highlands and the 'Selva' (tropical rain forests) of Peru. It details a collection of 784 figurines: 536 from the South Coast, 230 from the Sierra and 18 from the Selva. The main aim of this work has been to record the figurines and to classify them into iconographically and stylistically meaningful groups, thus providing a user-friendly Corpus. For each geographic area the figurine groups are presented in chronological order. Each figurine is listed on a Table, containing all the relevant data (collection, site provenance, sex, measurements, surface colour, manufacturing technique, special features and reference to publications) and is illustrated on a Plate. The analytical part lists the group characteristics and discusses special features, links with other groups, context, geographic distribution and chronology of each group or sub-group. Volume 1 (The Pottery Figurines of the North Coast of Peru has already appeared as BAR S1941 (2009).

Originally published in 1993, "Great and Noble Jar" was the first authoritative study of South Carolina stoneware--from its beginnings in colonial times and its heyday in the 1850s through the post-Civil War period and the first half of the twentieth century. Folklorist Cinda K. Baldwin examines not only many traditional pottery forms but also the methods by which they were thrown, glazed, decorated, and fired.

Among the topics on which Baldwin focuses are the contributions of slaves and freed blacks to the pottery industry, including the remarkable work of the potter named Dave, who marked his wares with brief verse inscriptions, including this one found on a large food-storage container: "Great & Noble Jar, / hold sheep, goat, and bear."

The book is illustrated with nearly two hundred photographs (including fifteen color plates), maps, and drawings and includes an index of South Carolina potters.

This book surveys four thousand years of pottery production and presents totally unexpected fresh information, using technical and analytical methods. It provides a study of ancient pottery of Jerusalem, from the earliest settlement to the medieval city and brings to light important aspects that cannot be discovered by the commonly accepted morphological pottery descriptions. New insights include the discovery that third millennium BCE pottery appears to have been produced by nomadic families, middle Bronze Age ceramics were made by professional potters in the Wadi Refaim, the pottery market of the Iron Age II pottery cannot be closely dated and is still produced during the first centuries after the exile, and the new shapes are made by Greek immigrant potters. The book contains a chapter on the systematics of ceramic studies and numerous notes about the potters themselves.

"Best In Show" offers stained glass artists a beautiful array of patterns for purebred dogs in a variety of poses - from portraits to panels, classic to playful. The book features 35 patterns representing all seven AKC groups. Patterns are available for every level of expertise.

What's cuter than a bouncy, cuddly puppy? A portrait of that puppy in stained glass Best in Show: Puppy Class captures 28 purebred puppies in poses ranging from portraits to play, with patterns designed for glass artists of all levels of expertise.

Fire & the Feminine: Myths & Legends A bold and humorous creative voice emerges in a variety of media, yet award-winning San Francisco-Bay Area artist Carol Witten's most dynamic expressons are reflected in her ceramic sculptures. Witten explores the mysterious dynamics of her gender through 100 works she's "squeezed to life" from bits of clay. Her artwork will make you laugh and so will the accompany text. Inspiration for her stoneware sculptures comes from Pharaohs, queens, and muses found in myths, legends, and the daily news. The passionate and tormented Medusa, The First Fire: The Face of Medusa, will make your heart pound. Later, we meet an exhausted Mnemosyne, Mother of the Nine Muses, as she reclines at the Temple at Ayra Triada after giving birth to nine daughters. Each sister is endowed with a treasure whose fire will live forever. Witten's earthy bodies are both llighthearted and outlandish, yet her sources are profound, often borne from personal struggle. We follow the artist as she discovers the sources for these works, whether in books, museums, or travel. The book offers an example of an artist who "kept her day job" while always returning to her passion. Witten concludes with veritable information on the technical aspects of her art she gleaned from a lifetime of experience: more reason to add this book to your collection.

Carolyn Frary, a leading designer of tropical island ceramics, attended the Rhode Island School of Design. Having enjoyed working with clay her entire life, Carolyn decided she wanted to focus exclusively on ceramics as her line of work, and that she wanted to work from home. She began the process of opening a home studio during 2011, naming it Island Screech. This short book explains what she learned along the way to setting up that studio, including how to begin with a basic room layout, how to select the right types of equipment, and how to employ the best practices of quality, safety, and compliance. Carolyn also discusses profound knowledge of the creativity process, plus how to sell your artwork. Now that Carolyn is earning a living doing what she enjoys most -- making ceramics, and she want's to share her experience with others. Even though it's less than one-hundred pages, it will help those individuals who want to stay at home to earn money the old fashioned way -- by being creative while hand-making timeless art treasures or useful objects of desire.

The Starving Artist's Lampwork Project Book includes 18 illustrated step-by-step lampworked glass projects for the beginning to intermediate lampworker. Starting with a brief tutorial of basic lampworking methods, the techniques and projects included here were originally created for use in rehabilitation centers for soldiers returning from overseas after World War II. Also known as scientific glassblowing, lampwork is a method of manipulating glass rods and tubes in a gas torch flame to construct a variety of practical and artistic items. No furnace is required, and the necessary tools and materials can be readily obtained at reasonable cost.

This is the first of a series of publications designed to be used as teaching or learning aids to be used by teachers to develop clay modelling skills themselves or as classroom projects to develop pupil's clay modelling skills. The models are based on years of experience teaching in nursery and primary education and with groups of adults and children with special educational needs. Each book contains several practical projects, demonstrated in a step by step manner enabling you to create the models shown on the cover.

This book is for advanced users, familiar with clay techniques and tools. You should also be comfortable working in Photoshop or similar program. The book takes you step by step through designing your fireplace, laying it out, tile by tile, in Photoshop. You then use your to-scale digital drawings as templates for cutting and carving your own unique fireplace tiles. The author provides practical tips and insights all along the way, based on 30 years of experience as a master tile artist. You'll learn how to make plaster molds of your prototype tiles, and even how to frame out and build your own fireplace frame, so you can mount your new tile surround to your own fireplace. Practical tips and advice help you every step of the way.

-- A unique mix of design and commentary by Walter Moorcroft.
-- Gives a rare glimpse into the life and works of the Moorcroft family and company.

Memories of Life and Living is a personal reflection by the renowned potter, Walter Moorcroft. on a life spanning eight decades. Walter inherited the factory from his famous father. William, when he was only 28.

This is a richly illustrated process volume. including many color plates of the author's designs to which are added his personal views and comments. The memoir contains descriptions of significant event and amusing anecdotes taken from Walter's diaries. This fascinating and often wryly humorous book is accompanied by a wealth of illustrations, providing a documentary of the family.

Recent excavations in the region of Achaea in the northern Peloponnese (Greece) have brought to light new evidence on the Thapsos-class of vases. Their identification amongst the grave goods as well as the dedications in the two important sanctuary sites of the area provide a starting point for reassessing the question of this particular ware's identity and its main production centre. After a brief introduction on the aims and scope of the study, the history of the research, the distribution of Thapsos-class ware in Achaea, its technical features and a short discussion on chronological issues, the various fabrics of the Thapsos-class ware attested in Achaea are first presented and analyzed, and then examined and discussed with particular respect to their resemblance with the Achaean Late Geometric workshops producing the impressed and fine painted wares. Next the similarities, as well as the differences, of vases of this class recovered mainly from Ithaca, Delphi and Thera but also from other areas of mainland Greece are set out.

Excavating the site of the factory has revealed that Bonnin and Morris produced bone porcelain some fifty years earlier than experts had previously believed it was manufactured in America. With wit and a keen eye, Hood examines the larger implications of the failure to establish a large-scale industry in the colonies. Insufficient capital was part of the answer, but Hood also advances the idea that the factory's demise was also the result of price cutting by the East India Company. Originally published in 1972. A UNC Press Enduring Edition - UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

'A warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!' KATIE FFORDE If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter! 'A lovely, heart-warming story of three very different women trying to change their lives for the better . . . I was hooked! I hope there will be many more books in this lovely series!' CHRISTINA COURTENAY 'A delicious Shetland setting and the exquisite writing of Green, come together for a delightful tale of friendship, family and love' JENNI KEER Readers are enchanted! 'A lovely Christmas read . . . made me feel good. Excellent' 'An essential for anyone's pre-Christmas light and relaxing reading list' 'I couldn't put this book down it was that good. . . 10 stars at least' 'A wonderful festive read that makes you wish you were there' 'This was a beautiful escapist read' 'Great characters, great storyline and a big hug in book form will be found within the pages of this amazing festive book. Loved it' 'A lovely story of friendship, love, and starting over. I wish I lived in this town, could shop at their stores and be friends with these lovely characters' ..................................... Friendship can be the greatest gift you'll ever give . . . Verity is embarking on a better-late-than-never gap year now that her sons have flown the nest, and dreams of turning a lifetime's hobby of knitting and crocheting into a profitable new enterprise at Lerwick Manor's gallery. Nessie has returned to Shetland after two years spent retraining as a blacksmith on the Scottish mainland. She's determined to do whatever it takes to reignite the traditional craft and prove that gender is no obstacle to taking on her family's heritage. Isla is fresh out of catering college, but she is desperate to prove she has what it takes to run Lerwick Manor's artisan cafe. Focused on perfecting her grandmother's traditional recipes, Isla has no time for anything else - especially not her pesky ex. With the island's Yule Day celebration fast approaching, it's the ideal moment for their crafts to shine. But they can't do it alone - and their friendship might turn out to be their greatest creation yet... ..................................... 'A perfect story full of hope, love and friendship' 'An uplifting, engaging and heart warming book. Loved it' 'An amazing book and makes you really think that your dreams of changing your life can really happen' 'The author has the knack of making her characters spring off the pages so real that you'll care about them' Peterborough Telegraph Don't miss any of Erin Green's gloriously uplifting reads in Lerwick - look out for From Shetland, With Love, Sunny Stays at the Shetland Hotel and A Shetland Christmas Carol - perfect for any season! You are invited to a holiday where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed . . . look for New Beginnings at Rose Cottage! If you don't ask you'll never know . . . it's a great time for Taking a Chance on Love!

As an avid collector for over twenty years, I have gathered these birds from all over the United States. This book contains all the information from study of the birds in my collection as well as pictures and information from friends. With a few exceptions, the birds have the Red Dime Mark "Made in Czechoslovakia." You will find as many molds for which I have pictures, showing the color and size varieties. Even though I have spent years in my search, I know there are others yet to be found as I was able to find a new bird even as I was finishing this book. I hope that collectors will send me information on other varieties.

This book takes the reader through the process of learning how to make hand built ceramic sculpture with simple yet evocative, flexible techniques. Intended primarily for beginners, the text also addresses issues of ceramic form, process and ideation that will be valuable to intermediate ceramic artists as well. An extensive, full color gallery section showcases some of the best contemporary ceramic sculpture from 104 artists worldwide.