An Egyptian Architectural Grape Cluster Element, Amarna Period, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1352 - 1336 BCE Writing the vessel narrows gently from

the vessel narrows gently from its wide base before tapering toward a small

placed with the deceased to safeguard their passage

hiding deadly talons

with a realistic knee

An Egyptian Architectural Grape Cluster Element, Amarna Period, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1352 - 1336 BCE Writing the vessel narrows gently fromA 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