Fragment of shallow strainer

New Kingdom, Ramesside
ca. 1295–1070 B.C.
Not on view
This fragment is the rim of a shallow strainer that formed part of a wine service (see 30.8.369 for a complete example) of a type first seen in the New Kingdom. The set to which this belonged was likely used during a temple festival.

The ancient Egyptians would have used this strainer to filter sediment from wine as it was poured from jugs, jars or flasks into drinking vessels.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fragment of shallow strainer
  • Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 19
  • Reign: Ramesses II or slightly later
  • Date: ca. 1295–1070 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Tell Basta (Bubastis)
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: L. 12.9 cm (5 1/16 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
  • Object Number: 07.228.198
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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