Cylindrical Box

ca. 1336–1295 B.C.E.

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Object Label

The band of incised decoration running around the circumference of this vessel shows the seated figure of a man named lpuy at a banquet. An attendant pours him a small amount of liquid, perhaps wine. Behind them appear five female dancers and musicians. The single band of inscription above the scene offers advice for enjoying oneself at a banquet: "Deck yourself with garlands, anoint yourself with oil, spend the day merrily!"

Caption

Cylindrical Box, ca. 1336–1295 B.C.E.. Wood, 4 3/8 × Diam. 2 15/16 in. (11.1 × 7.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.600E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Cylindrical Box

Date

ca. 1336–1295 B.C.E.

Dynasty

late Dynasty 18

Period

New Kingdom

Geography

Reportedly from: Saqqara, Egypt

Medium

Wood

Classification

Container

Dimensions

4 3/8 × Diam. 2 15/16 in. (11.1 × 7.4 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.600E

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