Vase

This vase perfectly reflects the Graeco-Roman period in Egypt. It combines an Egyptian material with a typically Roman shape to create a truly unique work. The material, faience, had been used in Egypt for thousands of years. Faience is a French term used to describe the ancient Egyptian material called tjehnet, a type of quartz-based glazed earthenware. Smaller items made from faience, like amulets and shabtis, were usually made from molds. The leafy decorations and the flat base of this vessel were made separately and attached afterwards.