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Cornflower Inlay

1350–1296 BCE

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

Medium
polychrome faience
Measurements
Overall: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.707
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Location
Not on view
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A polychrome faience inlay takes a flared shape with a fan-shaped top and bulbous base. Deep vertical ridges fan upward across the cobalt blue upper section, while the teardrop-shaped bottom is covered in irregular raised bumps. The glossy glaze catches light, revealing small pits and signs of wear. Cinching at the center, the form accentuates shadows before rounding into a textured emerald bulb, creating a silhouette that tapers then swells.

Cornflower Inlay

1350–1296 BCE

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

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