A Hellenistic Water Jar, Ancient Pottery. 330 BC Egyptian oil lamps because it had three hands

because it had three hands (two of Theotokos plus one more)

Jesus says to Peter

At the bottom is an elaborated version of the “old” image

late 17th C

which in Orthodox fashion has remained little changed over the centuries

A Hellenistic Water Jar, Ancient Pottery. 330 BC Egyptian oil lamps because it had three handsSize: height= 15, width= 10. 5, diameter= 4. 5 cm. Height= 5. 9, width= 4. 1, diameter= 1. 7 inch. This item comes with a certificate from The Israeli Antiquities Authority. After the death of Alexander the Great, the vast territory he conquered was divided into several independent kingdoms ruled by his top generals, allowing for the greater mingling of cultures and increased demand for art to decorate royal palaces and important cities. Greek art