An Ancient Egyptian Faience Rosette, Late Period, c. 664-332 BC
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This Egyptian faience rosette is a delicate piece of antiquity, dating back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, when faience work reached its zenith. The vibrant blue glaze, a color highly prized by the Egyptians and associated with the divine, symbolizes the life-giving waters of the Nile. The rosette's multiple perforations, not just ornamental but possibly functional, might have been used to affix it to clothing or as part of a larger decorative assemblage. It is a quintessential example of Egyptian faience, a material renowned for its beauty and durability, representing the convergence of art and ritual in ancient Egyptian culture.
Height: 2.9 cm (1.14 inches)
Width: 2.7 cm (1.06 inches)
Provenance:
Discovered within the ruins of a temple complex near Thebes.
Formerly part of a German private collection, acquired in the mid-20th century.
Keywords:
Ancient Egypt, Faience, Rosette, Late Period, 664 BC, 332 BC, Blue Glaze, Nile River, Divine Symbolism, Antiquity, Ceremonial Art, Egyptian Culture, Archaeological Find, Thebes, German Collection, Decorative Arts, Ancient Craftsmanship, Collectible Artifact, Historical Significance, Art History, Museum Exhibit.
Height: 2.9 cm (1.14 inches)
Width: 2.7 cm (1.06 inches)
Provenance:
Discovered within the ruins of a temple complex near Thebes.
Formerly part of a German private collection, acquired in the mid-20th century.
Keywords:
Ancient Egypt, Faience, Rosette, Late Period, 664 BC, 332 BC, Blue Glaze, Nile River, Divine Symbolism, Antiquity, Ceremonial Art, Egyptian Culture, Archaeological Find, Thebes, German Collection, Decorative Arts, Ancient Craftsmanship, Collectible Artifact, Historical Significance, Art History, Museum Exhibit.
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An Ancient Egyptian Faience Rosette, Late Period, c. 664-332 BC
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