An Egyptian Faience Ritual Model Situla, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings Warriors—and rulers stressing their military

Warriors—and rulers stressing their military prowess—are depicted wearing jaguar helmets and headdresses

The amulet features a semi-circular body with short lateral arms and an elongated

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

Dimensions: Height: 16 inches (40

An Egyptian Faience Ritual Model Situla, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings Warriors—and rulers stressing their militaryThe 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.