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 |