Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief
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Object Label
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.
Caption
Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 305–30 B.C.E.. Bronze, 2 13/16 x Diam. 1 in. (7.1 x 2.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.578E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.578E_front_PS11.jpg)
Title
Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief
Date
305–30 B.C.E.
Period
Ptolemaic Period (or later)
Geography
Place made: Egypt
Medium
Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
2 13/16 x Diam. 1 in. (7.1 x 2.6 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
37.578E
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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