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Material : Calcite
Acquisition : Gift of Edwards S. Harkness (1922)
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Ancient Egypt
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Vitrine : 1
Area related
Egypte
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This graceful translucent drinking cup in the form of a white lotus blossom is treasured both for its beauty ans its historical interest. The nomen and prenomen of Amenhotep IV are inscribed in the small panel on the side, between two cartouches surrounding the early titulary of Aten (left) and a cartouche naming the principal queen Nefertiti (right). Thus, the vessel must have been made before Year 5 of the king's reign, when he changed his name to Akhenaten.
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