Hes Vase with the name of Ramesses IV

New Kingdom, Ramesside

ca. 1166–1158 BCE

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This libation vessel takes the form of the hieroglyph hes, meaning "praise," or "favor." It would have been used to pour out purified liquid during the performance of rituals. Ideally used by the king, who was regarded as the primary priest of all the gods, this example is engraved with the names and epithets of Ramesses IV.

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Title: Hes Vase with the name of Ramesses IV
Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 20
Reign: reign of Ramesses IV
Date: ca. 1166–1158 BCE
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Unalloyed copper
Dimensions: H. 24.8 × Diam. 11.5 cm (9 3/4 × 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1959
Object Number: 59.180a, b
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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