Marsh-Bowl of Rennefer
Description
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, reign of Thutmose I–early sole Thutmose III, ca. 1504–1447 B.C. Faience, paint. H. 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.); Diam. of rim 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.); Diam. of base 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.); Th. of rim. 0.6 cm (1/4 in.). From: Tomb of Neferkhawet (MMA 729), west chamber A, Burial of Rennefer (II), in coffin, near head, Asasif, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations, 1935–36. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1935.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A turquoise-blue faience bowl (marsh-bowl type) decorated on the interior with painted radial motifs and Egyptian-style hieroglyphic/ornamental elements, forming a central checkered cartouche-like zone.
The image shows the interior surface of a circular Egyptian bowl with a turquoise-blue glazed background and darker lines forming a symmetrical radial composition. In the center there is a square/rectangular checkered pattern surrounded by a central element, suggesting a stylized cartouche or insignia area. From the center extend multiple fan-like spokes and framed bands containing small repeated marks and figures that resemble hieroglyphic or ornamental signs. Several wedge-shaped panels and curved bands terminate near the rim. The rim shows a worn edge and areas where the blue glaze is chipped or abraded, with traces of brownish/orange material along the edge. No external scene (e.g., on the exterior) is visible in this view, and there is no clearly legible inscription excerpt or named royal cartouche visible at this resolution.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116273955 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 35.3.77 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 549163 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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