Terminal, possibly for a scepter
New Kingdom, Amarna Period
This small gold object is inscribed for the princess Maketaten, second daughter of Akhenaten. It has recently been pointed out that the object, historically termed a miniature situla (a bucket-shaped ritual vessel), is more likely an end piece from another element, perhaps a scepter or some other insignia.
The princess died before her father and was buried in a chamber of his tomb at Amarna. This object is likely to have originated there.
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