Egyptian Faience Rosette, New Kingdom, ca. 1295 - 1190 BCE Sculpture - Architectural Dimensions: Seal height: 1/4 inch

Dimensions: Seal height: 1/4 inch (0

To the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica

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Part of the design is obscured by marine encrustation

Egyptian Faience Rosette, New Kingdom, ca. 1295 - 1190 BCE Sculpture - Architectural Dimensions: Seal height: 1/4 inchRosettes, such as this lovely example, have a long history in Egyptian decorative architecture and were popular at most palace sites. Constructed entirely of faience, the distinctive eight white petals depict a flowering daisy, that contrasts wonderfully against a pale grey background. Sometimes, a gold nail was inserted through the central hole to secure it to a palace wall, thus forming decorative borders and ornamental bands. Rosettes give us a