Description: One of 9 identified fragments of a libation jar (drop jar; situla) ECM 14, ECM 15, ECM 16, ECM 17, ECM 18, ECM 19, ECM 20, ECM 21, ECM 22 (see group photo). This fragment is undecorated and makes no joins with other fragments. Assembled rim fragments suggest a mouth diameter for the jar of 14cm. While difficult to place, it is likely to be closer to the bottom and preserves the transition from the straighter sides into the curving base.
Cultural Significance: the libation jar, also known as a drop jar or situla, is a standard ritual vessel for pouring liquids. In the New Kingdom, examples are known in ceramic, metal, alabaster, and faience; many with royal inscriptions. Some were reused in the Third Intermediate and Late Period as Canopic Jars.
Comparanda: F. Petrie & G. Brunton, Sedment II, Pl LXVI.7 and p. 33; UCL UC19199; Louvre E11094

Notes:  For discussion of this type of libation jar see C. Barbotin & C. Leblanc, Les Monuments d'Eternite de Ramses II, Nouvelles fouilles thebaines, Quatre situles au nom de Ramses II, pp. 25-30, 1999.

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