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Strange bottle from Rio de Janeiro - 11/29/2010 2:40:09 PM    xspook   Posts: 4 Joined: 11/29/2010 Status: offline Hello anyone/everyone! I picked up this bottle while in the Navy and visiting Rio de Janeiro in 1993. I didn't know anything about it really or what it represents, only that it was unique - it must still be unique because I still can't find any information about it. Might there be someone who could shed some light as to the representations on each of the 3 sides and any other information? Thanks in advance. Attachment (1) Post #: 1

RE: Strange bottle from Rio de Janeiro - 11/29/2010 3:02:32 PM    epackage Posts: 9911 Joined: 5/3/2009 From: Jersey Status: offline My baby, my baby goes to Rio De Janero....to do the Cha Cha.... _____________________________ I WANT PATERSON NJ BOTTLES !! Being NICE for the SAKE of OTHERS !!! (in reply to xspook) Post #: 2

RE: Strange bottle from Rio de Janeiro - 11/29/2010 3:23:18 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 11470 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline Looks like a fantasy item made for tourists. Just my opinion. _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to epackage) Post #: 3

RE: Strange bottle from Rio de Janeiro - 11/29/2010 3:38:25 PM    xspook   Posts: 4 Joined: 11/29/2010 Status: offline It may very well be simply a tourist piece. I was definitely a tourist at the time. Any intrinsic value or importance due to design or anything? Like I said, I bought it because it was really different sort of pagan/dark... (in reply to GuntherHess) Post #: 4

RE: Strange bottle from Rio de Janeiro - 11/29/2010 3:46:58 PM    cyberdigger Posts: 12319 Joined: 11/29/2008 From: I 195 @ US 9, NJ USA Status: offline I like the crystal sticking out of the top! Any idea what the bottle is made of?? Attachment (1) (in reply to xspook) Post #: 5

RE: Strange bottle from Rio de Janeiro - 11/29/2010 3:52:03 PM    xspook   Posts: 4 Joined: 11/29/2010 Status: offline I can't tell what material was used for the outer sculpting. It looks like a fired clay or something. Here's another picture of another side. It has onyx and other stones all over it. Attachment (1) (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 6

RE: Strange bottle from Rio de Janeiro - 11/29/2010 3:54:54 PM    xspook   Posts: 4 Joined: 11/29/2010 Status: offline Third side. Sorry for the blurryness, I just quickly shot it with my Blackberry. Attachment (1) (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 7

RE: Strange bottle from Rio de Janeiro - 11/29/2010 8:00:15 PM    Wangan   Posts: 1136 Joined: 12/4/2009 From: Northern Maine Status: offline I have no idea what it is but it makes me think of Sun worship,the Sun like rays,the woman holding up the circle thing to the sky or Sun,the Sun like face and snakes also love the Sun.Crystals are used in Pagan ceremonies too.It is surely strange,different and a little creepy,but most tribal like motifs creep me out.Sort of Voo-Doo looking.I wonder if it held Rum?It would definitely be a great conversation piece. _____________________________ http://youtu.be/e4ujS1er1r0 (in reply to xspook) Post #: 8

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