Cleveland Museum of Art (Egyptian) · vessel
Mit Rahina Ware Vessel
Description
[Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BCE)] With its eggshell-thin walls and low-relief decoration, this vessel is one of the very finest examples of Mit Rahina ware. The decoration is a system of friezes incorporating non-Egyptian motifs; the griffins and rosettes are Persian, while the egg-and-dart edge pattern is Greek. Contrasting hues and traces of gold hint at an original appearance that must have been stunning.
Cross-references (2)
- Wikidata Q60761409 tier-1
- CMA-id 154727 tier-2
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