Ewer

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Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

Three bronze vessels with substantial patina, consisting of two handled ewers or pitchers and one cylindrical vessel with a separate handle fragment, all exhibiting characteristic Old Kingdom copper metalwork.

This photograph displays three ancient copper/bronze vessels showcasing the metalworking techniques of the Old Kingdom period. The left vessel is a wide-mouthed conical ewer with a flared opening and sloped sides, displaying uniform green patina typical of aged copper. The central object is an elongated curved handle or rim fragment, separately displayed and likely belonging to one of the vessels. The right vessel is a more compact cylindrical form, also with evidence of patina and corrosion consistent with archaeological copper artifacts. All three pieces show significant oxidation and surface wear, characteristic of objects buried for millennia. The vessels appear to be utilitarian in nature—likely used for pouring liquids or serving. The patina coloration and corrosion patterns are consistent with genuine Old Kingdom metalwork from Egyptian contexts, particularly Saqqara where copper vessels were commonly deposited in tombs and elite residences.