Ointment bowl
The unique ointment bowl, which has crossed time and space to find a foothold in the Grand Egyptian Museum, is meticulously carved from pure calcite, decorated with sparkling gold leaf, and sparkling with the colors of antique pigments and colored ivory.
On its lid, a majestic lion rests, protecting its secrets among ancient carvings bearing the king’s cartouche, a symbol of power and greatness. The bowl shows Tutankhamun, the legendary king, in a majestic procession atop a ship that crosses time, while surrounded by the four enemies of Egypt, who are trapped at the base of the bowl, visible only with their exquisitely sculpted heads.
It is worth noting that the bowl is decorated with two graceful columns, each of which is crowned with the image of the god Bes, the protector and scatterer of evils. These architectural elements are not only used for decoration, but also form artistic frames for two vivid scenes depicting animals in battle, elaborately carved into a band surrounding the central section of the jar, adding another dimension to the splendor and creativity that characterize this historic vessel.
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