An Egyptian Faience Ritual Model Situla, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings During ancient times

During ancient times

incised text above

the god of chaos and Osiris’s murderer and brother

wearing an incised headband with chin strap

not to bear false witness against the deceased when he is being judged before Osiris

An Egyptian Faience Ritual Model Situla, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings During ancient timesThe 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.