Two Egyptian Amarna Terracotta Painted Sherds, Amarna Period, ca. 1350 - 1334 BCE Islamic The face is carefully modeled

The face is carefully modeled and painted

A sun disk flanked by sacred cobras above and the earth hieroglyph below reflect Shu and Tefnuts association as father and mother of the earth and sky

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Around the perimeter runs a border of inset circular elements that frame the central motif and emphasize the object’s symmetry and balance

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Two Egyptian Amarna Terracotta Painted Sherds, Amarna Period, ca. 1350 - 1334 BCE Islamic The face is carefully modeledConstructed of Nile silt clay, these two pottery fragments are decorated with black pigment in organic linear motifs, possibly representing plants or flowers. Such vessel types were typically used to store oils, fats, unguents, wines, and fruits. The linear patterns demonstrate the delicate and intricate design style prevalent during the reign of Akhenaten in the Amarna Period. These fragments provide an intriguing glimpse into the artistry and