✅ SOLVED What is this thing?

[Doris1]

Hi All,

20 years ago I was in Athens, Greece and bought this in a run down antique shop looking for directions back to my hotel.

It went into a box, and I just re-found it. I have no idea what it is, never did.

You can see remnants of stones (blue & red) left behind.

Any idea what it was? I'm sure it isn't just a sculpture. It's about 6 " tall

Thanks in advance for any clues!

 

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[fireford10]

how big is the opening at the top (or what i think is the top)?

 

[doublet2a]

Almost looks like one of those things the Pope dips in water and shakes it on you?
No markings ??
I like it anyway what ever it is
Does the hole go all the way through.. Could part of a lamp.

Tim

 

[fireford10]

i was thinking maybe a candle holder thats mising the base

 

[Breezie]

It looks like the top part of a scepter. Neat Breezie

 

[bigfoot1]

greek orthodox sheppard staffs are still carried by church leaders.breezy may be on to something.they are highly personalised tho.

 

[unclemac]

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[trikikiwi]

It looks like the top part of a scepter. Neat Breezie

Like minds Breezie yet I thought maybe a souvenir sceptre, in its entirety?
Cheers, Mike

 

[Doris1]

how big is the opening at the top (or what i think is the top)?

The hole on top is just over 1/8" and certainly an irregular circle, not machine made.

The hole does go all the way through! I never noticed before.
I can see daylight from one end to the other.

Thank you all for your thoughts

 

[fireford10]

well, too small for a candle , lol

 

[Silver Searcher]

It's the Popes salt shaker...

SS

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Possibly a part of a Hookah considering where it was originally from.

 

[surf]

Hello Doris,

Welcome to Mystery Object Theatre, and thanks for bringing this to our attention. Do you know what the metal is? Beautifully made.

First, to me, it looks like a handle. I'm thinking parasol...

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