Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves

Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves Women in Classical Antiquity Pomeroy, Sarah B. (1975). New York, Schocken Books. ISBN: 0-852-0530-6 CHF 50 / 100 EUR 45 / 91 _____________________________ The

Eagle head hilt Maximilian I of Mexico. The inscription in Spanish refers to Maximilian's whore wife and "Fuc*" Maximilian. Likely turn of the century after the rule of Benito Juarez. Made in Oaxaca,

Bronze Egyptian Revival Goddess / Slave Girl Figure SMOKING PIPE STAND. size: h 3.75 L 3.5

17/18c Old Master oil painting on canvas. Painting depicts a woman riding dolphins in the company of a cherub. Possibly Amphitrite, a sea goddess and wife of Poseidon and the queen of the sea. Excelle

CHARLES ROMAIN CAPELLARO (FRENCH, 1826 - 1899) Hors Concours limited edition large bronze sculpture with gold patina depicting "Amphitrite" the Greek goddess and wife of Poseidon. She is depicted hold

Title: Antique Parvati Devi Origin: India Date/Period: 19th Century Materials:Marble Dimensions: 7X4X11 Description: Parvati is a primary goddess and wife of Shiva. She is supposed to have done most s

Published by A. B. Coutrney of 671 Tremont Street, Boston, this May 1894 issue is 3 x 4 1/2 inches. The cover story is "Mormonism Exposed. By a Mormon Slave Wife." Date: 1894Country (if not USA): Stat

An Indian chariot carved panel depicting the Hindu deity goddess Parvati (wife of Shiva) carved in high relief - a symbol of prosperity and fertility she holds single lotus flower in her right hand.

DESCRIPTION: Bronze figurine of Poseidon or Neptune, God of the Sea holding his trident in his left hand while clinging to his wife Amphitrite, Goddess of the Sea with his left arm, Signed "Cloidon" i

This one of a kind collection is straight from the home of Republic studio head, Herbert Yates and his wife, silver screen goddess, Vera Ralston. Yates was the founder and president of Republic Pictur

"The Fortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders & C. Who was Born in Newgate, and during a Life of continu'd Variety for Threescore Years, besides her Childhood, was Twelve Year a Whore, five times a Wife (

Highlighting ancient Greek temple made of limestone and dating from about 450 BC, the largest and best preserved of Paestum's trio of temples. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Hera, sister and wife of Z

She was one of the major Hindu deity goddess spectrum. She is the wife of Shiva's incarnation of the goddess Parvati.

DESCRIPTION: 18th Cent. alabaster carved Hindu goddess of (love and devotion) wife of Krishna. Depicted as a woman in draped garb atop a double teried rectagular base, posed with lotus bulb in left ha

A very old and well used hand crafted Shadow Puppet of the Goddess Durga. Betari Durga or Goddess Durga was originally the wife of Betara Guru when she was beautiful , she was changed into a wrathful

Brothers-in-Law in Tennessee Sell their Interest in Young Slave In his will signed on June 1, 1832, Stephen Brooks gave all five of his slaves (including Caswell) to his wife Mary Terrell Brooks durin

Bronze oil lamp of Deepa Lakshmi (Vishnu's wife) who is the Hindu Goddess of wealth, prosperity (both material and spiritual), fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. 18/19th century

Queen Nefertari Being Led by Isis Papyrus Painting, depicts Goddess Isis & Queen Nefertari (Ramses II wife) together hand in hand, frame measures 15 x 19 1/4 inches window measures 6 1/4 x 10 inches,

2 slavery/servitude contracts. ++ Handwritten agreement by a slave borrowing money to purchase his wife’s freedom, repayable by indentured servitude. “Received June 9. 1812 of M. James Bogert Jr.

Two-page document, dated 1833, detailing an appraisal of slaves once owned by Presly Talbot of Bourbon County, Kentucky. Talbot's wife, Elizabeth Dickson (her re-married name), was ostensibly due a po

Five page inked document of two folded 7 ½ x 12 ½” letter sheet detailing the complaint of William Finch and his wife Delila late Delila Graves and William Finch and his wife late

Inked manuscript on single folded letter sheet stating that the court recognizes the right of Ann P. Smith to one third of the real estate and slaves of James Copper deceased being his legal wife, sig

Two single page documents first; dicusses debt owed from Graves family to Finch and wife. Discusses previous sale of salves brings total of $1176.25. Second;notes sale of woman and 2 children slaves f

Reddish sandstone. India, Uttar Pradesh, approx. 11th to 12th cent.Sita, the wife of Rama, stands in strongly defined tribhanga, "three-fold angle" of the body which especially emphasizes the hips. Sh