Situla with Procession of Divinities and Worshippers
Description
<p>Situlae were vessels used to pour offerings of milk or water in purification rituals. They take the form of a human breast and were associated with the goddess Isis. Incense burners were also used extensively in temple and funerary ceremonies. Incense, considered a purifying element, was offered to honor the gods, kings, and the dead.This situla is decorated in raised relief. The central frieze depicts a series of striding deities and worshipers. The base features a lotus petal motif, a symbol of rebirth.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/54.1208' rel='external'>Situla with Procession of Divinities and Worshippers</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
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- Walters-AccNum 54.1208 tier-2
- Walters-id 22421 tier-2
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