Decorated Jug with Feline-Head Handle naming Atumemtaneb
Wine services do not seem to have a long history in Egypt, but appear to have been introduced in the New Kingdom when wine-drinking became a feature of elite society in the Ramesside Period. Most if not all of the vessels in Tell Basta find belonged to just such a wine service associated presumably with a temple festival.
This pitcher was likely used to pour wine in celebration of a divinity – an Asiatic goddess to judge from other vessels belonging with this one. It is dedicated to the royal butler Atumemtaneb, who was also a royal envoy to all foreign lands. The decoration below the lip of the jug shows marsh scenes with cattle, horses, and goats nibbling trees; the base is embraced by petals; and the handle has a lioness-head at the join to the neck.
This pitcher was likely used to pour wine in celebration of a divinity – an Asiatic goddess to judge from other vessels belonging with this one. It is dedicated to the royal butler Atumemtaneb, who was also a royal envoy to all foreign lands. The decoration below the lip of the jug shows marsh scenes with cattle, horses, and goats nibbling trees; the base is embraced by petals; and the handle has a lioness-head at the join to the neck.
Artwork Details
- Title: Decorated Jug with Feline-Head Handle naming Atumemtaneb
- Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
- Dynasty: Dynasty 19
- Reign: Ramesses II
- Date: ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Tell Basta (Bubastis), Temple of Bastet, ancient cache
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: H. 17 (6 11/16 in.); W. 15.2 (6 in.); Diam. 13.3 cm (1/4 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
- Object Number: 07.228.187
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
ca. 1279–1213 BCE
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