Jar from the tomb of Sennedjem [Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes] (86.1.10) | Work of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History

Jar from the tomb of Sennedjem, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes
Painted red pottery; H. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Funds from various donors, 1886 (86.1.10)

This wine jar is decorated with floral garlands like those used in representations of funerary feasts. Numerous jars of this sort were found in Sennedjem's tomb.

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Related Timeline(s)

• Egypt, 2000–1000 B.C.

Related Thematic Essay(s)

• An Artisan's Tomb in New Kingdom Egypt

Related Index Terms

Geography/Place

• Ceramic, Africa (including Egypt)

Material and Technique

Subject Matter/Theme

• Food and Feasting
• Funerary Art
• Funerary Art, Africa (including Egypt)

Technical Glossary

• paint

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