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Vessel in the shape of a fly

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The style of this vessel classifies it as belonging to the so-called Tell el-Jahudiya ware. Its unique shape conveys a realistic image of the insect with its large eyes and a pair of wings. The legs of the fly are rendered rather like hands. The cross-hatching on the rear body of the fly is perhaps merely decorative, but may have some unknown significance.

Present location

PELIZAEUS-MUSEUM [04/030] HILDESHEIM

Inventory number

6350

Dating

AMENHOTEP I/AMENOPHIS I/DJESERKARE (not after); 15TH DYNASTY (not before)

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

FIGURE VASE

Material

CLAY

Technique

POLISHED; FORMED BY HAND; BURNED

Height

5.4 cm

Width

5 cm

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