Two-handed pottery vase of Amenhotep
Unknown Artist
ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
Medium
Pottery, paint
Dimensions
H. 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)
Classification
Vase, Amenhotep, two handled
Period
New Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Ludlow Bull Fund, 1960
Accession Number
60.38
Art Historical Context
This delicate two-handled pottery vase, dedicated to Amenhotep, hails from Egypt's New Kingdom (ca. 1550–1295 B.C.), specifically Dynasty 18—a golden era of pharaonic power marked by monumental temples, military conquests, and artistic splendor under rulers like Amenhotep III Tutankhamun. just 15.5 cm tall, this modest vessel exemplifies the everyday artistry of ancient Egyptian craftsmen, blending functionality with subtle decoration. Crafted from fired clay and adorned with paint, it likely served ceremonial or household purposes, holding oils, perfumes, or offerings in temples or elite home...