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An Egyptian Faience Ritual Model Situla, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings This exceptional hand-carved cosmetic vessel

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This exceptional hand-carved cosmetic vessel exemplifies the functional elegance of Middle Kingdom Egyptian stonework

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not to bear false witness against the deceased when he is being judged before Osiris

ear-shaped handles finished in a faux-braided motif

the earwire lifts from one side of the filigree ball to pass through the ear and can be reinserted to secure the earring in place

An Egyptian Faience Ritual Model Situla, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings This exceptional hand-carved cosmetic vesselThe situla was a deluxe ritual vessel that played an important role in Egyptian religious ceremonies and was intended to carry holy water for use in sacred activities. This amuletic miniature of milk churn shape is made from bright blue green glazed faience, has two raised handles on the rim that are pierced, while the flattened bottom and angular profile copy the metal style for the period. Small faience models, such as this example, are quite rare.

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