Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief
332-30 B.C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Vessels of this shape, known as situlae, were used for carrying liquids during religious ceremonies. These smaller-sized situlae are models of the much larger vessels employed in temple rituals and likely served as temple votive offerings. Each situla depicts a worshipper standing or kneeling before a row of gods led by the ithyphallic god Amun- Min, a symbol of regeneration. Two of these pieces are inscribed with a prayer asking Isis to grant life to a named dedicator. The lotus petals at the bottom symbolize rebirth.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Vessel
- Formatted Medium
- Bronze
- Medium
- bronze
- Period
- Ptolemaic Period
- Dimensions
- 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm)
- Accession Number
- 05.580
- Credit Line
- Museum Collection Fund
- Exhibitions
- Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
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