The upper half of the nemset-jar is painted with broad horizontal light blue bands framed with thin dark brown lines. On the top of the jar, the outermost light blue band displays a pattern comprised of what appear to be petals. The spout is painted in the same light blue colour as the bands.

Inscriptions / Translations:  Uninscribed

Bibliography:  On the visual representation of nemset vessels:
S. Tawfik, ‘Aton Studies’ 5. ‘Cult Objects on Blocks from the Aton Temple(s) at Thebes’, MDAIK 35, 1979, 335-344.

Notes:  Dating is suggested on the basis of colour and painting style.

Nemset vessels were used to pour water in ritual contexts, usually during the Ritual of Opening the Mouth.

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