An Egyptian Architectural Grape Cluster Element, Amarna Period, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1352 - 1336 BCE Medium - Papyrus elite status

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Provenance: Collection of Walter J

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The meticulous arrangement of dots and circular motifs embodies the visual language of Aboriginal Dreaming

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An Egyptian Architectural Grape Cluster Element, Amarna Period, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1352 - 1336 BCE Medium - Papyrus elite statusA flat backed inlay depicting a three dimensional bunch of ripe grapes, in the rich purple blue faience developed in Amarna. Pendant grape bunches, such as this example, have been found in a number of New Kingdom palaces. They occur as a decorative motif in Amarna temple reliefs and the special significance of faience grapes in an architectural context may be seen in their use in scenes connected with royalty. Creating an arbor like setting, the ripe