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<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_wwg7_2015.jpg)
Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_wwg7_2015.jpg)
<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_wwg7_2015.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_wwg7_2015.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view2.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view2.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view3.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view3.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view1.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view1.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view6.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view6.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view4.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view4.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view5.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view5.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view7.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_view7.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.580_front_PS11.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.580_front_PS11.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.580_back_PS11.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.580_back_PS11.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.580_side_right_PS11.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.580_side_right_PS11.jpg)

<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.580_side_left_PS11.jpg)

Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.580_side_left_PS11.jpg)

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Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

On View: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
Vessels of this shape, known as situlae, were used for carrying liquids during religious ceremonies. These smaller-sized situlae are models of the much larger vessels employed in temple rituals and likely served as temple votive offerings. Each situla depicts a worshipper standing or kneeling before a row of gods led by the ithyphallic god Amun- Min, a symbol of regeneration. Two of these pieces are inscribed with a prayer asking Isis to grant life to a named dedicator. The lotus petals at the bottom symbolize rebirth.
This text refers to these objects: 05.580; 37.578E; 37.582E
MEDIUM Bronze
DATES 332-30 B.C.E.
PERIOD Ptolemaic Period
DIMENSIONS 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view on the 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
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ACCESSION NUMBER 05.580
CREDIT LINE Museum Collection Fund
RIGHTS STATEMENT Creative Commons-BY
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CAPTION Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_wwg7_2015.jpg)
IMAGE installation, CUR.05.580_wwg7_2015.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2016
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<em>Situla with Religious Scenes in Raised Relief</em>, 332-30 B.C.E. Bronze, 4 15/16 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (12.6 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.580. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.05.580_wwg7_2015.jpg)
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