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Situla

New Kingdom
ca. 1390–1352 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 119
This metal situla is inscribed: "A divine offering for Amun dedicated by Kheruef"

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Situla
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Reign: reign of Amenhotep III
  • Date: ca. 1390–1352 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis)
  • Medium: Bronze or copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 0.175m
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
  • Object Number: 12.182.8
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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