Sunday 13/July/2025 – 12:04 AM
The Egyptian Museum of Tahrir displays one of the striking artifacts dating back to the era of the modern state around 1550-1070 BC, and it is a very careful phantom, a fabrication that was discovered in the city of Luxor, and it is a great model for what the pottery industry in ancient Egypt has reached the technical skill and high decorative accuracy.
A unique pottery vessel from the era of the modern state
The administration of the Egyptian Museum of Tahrir said in a statement that the jar is characterized by its streamlined form, as the wide shoulder narrows the wide shoulder to form a short neck, while the polished surface reflects natural shades of light brown and red, which are traditional colors of pottery in that period. What makes this piece is truly distinctive, it is a prominent decoration under the neck, which represents a group of horses in positions that suggest movement and launch, and the artist excelled in embodying accurate details such as legs, heads and muscles, which reflects a deep understanding of anatomy and the pursuit of vitality and dynamism.
The symbolism of horses in this artistic work comes to bring to mind the pivotal role that these animals played during the era of the modern state, especially in military uses such as royal war vehicles, as well as being a symbol of strength and high position. It is likely that this jar was used for religious or funerary purposes, due to its discovery site in Luxor, one of the most important places of worship in ancient Egypt.
With this show, the Egyptian Museum continues its role in highlighting the aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization, not only through golden pieces or huge statues, but also through simple works in its material, deep in its meaning, which reflects the ancient Egyptian genius in converting every daily element into an eternal masterpiece.
