Strainer
A horizontal band of decoration divides the body of this deep strainer into two parts. Above, the surface is smooth, while rows of tiny holes are punched into the lower part of the bowl. Such sieves would have been used for decanting wine.
Artwork Details
- Title: Strainer
- Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
- Dynasty: Dynasty 19
- Reign: Ramesses II or slightly later
- Date: ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Tell Basta (Bubastis)
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: H. 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.); Diam. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
- Object Number: 07.228.184
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
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