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Lekythos

Antiquities

E48.421

Figured by Trendall in The Journal of Hellenic Studies, Willi Fels Memorial Gift

Hand, Votive

Antiquities

E50.8

Votive terracotta hand. Italy

Rhyton

Antiquities

E52.45

Pottery rhyton (pouring funnel) for ceremonial use. Cyprus. Late Helladic period. Approximately 1350 BC.

Ancient Egyptian jewellery Faience beaded necklace. Permeating every facet of Egyptian life, jewellery was worn at all levels of society for a variety of reasons. Used as decoration, a sign of rank or office, or a military or civil award, it could also serve as an amulet or provide protection. In death, jewellery could be taken to the tomb with its owner for use in the Afterlife and used for protection during the passage to the Other World. This faience necklace is made from cylindrical, and amuletic cat-shaped beads. The cat is the animal manifestation of Bastet, goddess of festivity and fertility.

Bottle

Antiquities

E52.90

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Lekythos

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Krater

Lekythos

Rhyton, Figure, Animal

Cone, Pottery, Cuneiform

Bit

Axe

Pot, Jug

Figurine

Hand, Votive

Foot, Votive

Bowl

Alabastron

Alabastron

Column Krater

Dagger

Rhyton

Bead, Necklace

Bottle