An Egyptian Faience Ritual Model Situla, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings guaranteed the survival of the

guaranteed the survival of the deceased's name for all eternity

with minor surface wear and stable encrustation

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

Provenance:  Vernon Pick private collection

wearing an incised headband with chin strap

An Egyptian Faience Ritual Model Situla, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings guaranteed the survival of theThe 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.