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Pottery sherd

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Part of the rim of a vessel made from fine creamy ware, painted with a naked couple and lotuses.The man is bearded and the woman holds a large patterned object in front of her. This is a rare example of a narrative scene in Meroitic and was probably influenced by contemporary styles in Alexandria. The scene was possibly meant to be erotic.

Present location

LIVERPOOL MUSEUM [03/061] LIVERPOOL

Inventory number

49.47.840

Dating

MEROITIC PERIOD

Archaeological Site

BEGRAWIYA

Category

UNDEFINABLE

Material

POTTERY

Technique

FORMED ON THE POTTER'S WHEEL

Depth

4 cm

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