4229 – Spirit Pot

Physical description:

A ceramic jar in a classic vase shape, with a domed lid (sealed); the body painted dark green and the lid a lighter green. There are four vertical bands, probably made of brass, attached to the body of the jar, with ornate brass cross-shapes between them, and a similar cross shape on the top of the lid, which has a red square painted over it. There are various magical names written in red on the body of the vase and in black on the lid.

Museum classification:

Modern Witchcraft

Size:

240 x 150 diam.

Information:

Part of a collection of objects bequeathed to the Museum by Jake Stratton-Kent, who died on 17th January 2023.

According to information provided with the bequest:

'As a folk necromancer Jake worked with the spirits of the Grimorium Verum.... Three Spirit Pots (sealed) which have been used for spell work with the Verum spirits and bear their names and/or seals. Large green pot, possibly a funeral urn? With the names Lucifer, Satanachia, Claunech and Kleppoth on one side, and Agliarept, Frimost and Musisin and Khil on the other. These are all Grimorium Verum spirits. The lid is ealed with AMN, AIWAZ, ANKH and ABRA, and a red square, once more showing a creative combination of goetic and Thelemic magic.'

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Ceramic, metal (brass?)

Part of a collection of objects bequeathed to the Museum by Jake Stratton-Kent, who died on 17th January 2023.

According to information provided with the bequest:

4230 – Spirit Pot

A shallow pot with a (sealed) lid, glazed a shiny purple colour, and probably originally a small casserole. The lid is notably less shiny than the body, and is inscribed with words and symbols using red paint. When the pot is tilted small objects can be heard moving inside it.

4231 – Spirit Pot

A small round pot made of turned wood, rich brown in colour, with a (sealed) lid. There is a symbol (a spirit seal) painted on the lid in red. When the pot is tilted, numerous small objects can be heard moving inside it. There is green felt on the bottom.

4232 – Offering Plate

A small plate made of red clay, partially glazed in turquoise, with a symbol, apparently a spirit seal, inlaid into the surface of the plate by inscribing the shape into the clay and then applying a paler glaze. The letters JSK are written on the bottom of the plate in blue - presumably Jake Stratton-Kent's initials.