An Egyptian Faience Ritual Model Situla, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings Sydney2003 Kurruwarri Pipangka - Designs

Sydney2003 Kurruwarri Pipangka - Designs on Paper

2019 Defining tradition | the colurists

During ancient times

wearing an incised headband with chin strap

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

An Egyptian Faience Ritual Model Situla, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings Sydney2003 Kurruwarri Pipangka - DesignsThe 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.