An Egyptian Bronze Situla, Early Ptolemaic Period, ca. 4th - 3rd century BCE Gods & Goddesses exemplifying advanced Roman glassworking techniques

exemplifying advanced Roman glassworking techniques

Exhibited: The Australian Consulate

Made of low-fired clay

These jars were primarily used to hold fragrant substances for burning rather than for storing everyday items

Tutankhamun stands in the center and is wearing the Atef crown

An Egyptian Bronze Situla, Early Ptolemaic Period, ca. 4th - 3rd century BCE Gods & Goddesses exemplifying advanced Roman glassworking techniquesCast using the lost wax method, this fine, tapering vessel features a rolled rim, and rounded bottom with knobbed base. It is decorated in raised relief, the wide central register with a dedicant holding a lotus flower staff next to an offering altar, making offerings to the three deities, Isis with cow horn crown, Nephthys, and Amun Ra, each holding the life sign ankh in their right hand and a was scepter in their left, the lower register with