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Butterfly Inlay

1350–1296 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18

Medium
polychrome faience with painted decoration
Measurements
Overall: 1.7 x 2.2 cm (11/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.789
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Not on view
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A glossy polychrome faience inlay depicts a butterfly with spread wings. The central body is a thick, vertical dark-brown form with a bumpy, pitted texture. From this center, two semi-circular cream-colored wings extend, marked by dark-brown horizontal bands and mottled spots. A yellowish glaze glints across the translucent surface, pooling in shallow recesses. The rounded edges and lustrous finish highlight the delicate, ornamental craftsmanship of this small, ancient decorative figure.

Butterfly Inlay

1350–1296 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18

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