thin cymbals familiar today
it became very popular in the Late Period (664 - 332 BCE) to bury mummies of cats in special cemeteries as a sign of devotion to the goddess
Background: Playing senet and wagering on its outcome was a favorite leisure time activity of the ancient Egyptians
Dimensions: Diameter: 9 ins (23 cm)
Used as a fertility and good luck charm
A Levantine Clay Pitcher, ca. 1st millennium BCE Paintings thin cymbals familiar todayA hand formed terracotta jug from the Levantine region, dating to the 1st millennium BCE. The vessel features a cylindrical body with shallow incised horizontal bands, a narrow, tapering neck, a pronounced everted rim, and a single strap handle joining neck and shoulder. Its robust and utilitarian shape suggests use as a liquid container, likely for water, wine, or oil. The textured surface exhibits decorative marks and moderate pitting, indicative of