Long-necked jar, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–22, ca. 1070–712 , From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Tell Basta (Bubastis

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Long-necked jar, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–22, ca. 1070–712 , From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Tell Basta (Bubastis), Temple of Bastet, ancient cache, Silver, H. 11 cm (4 5/16 in.), WIne services do not seem to have a long history in Egypt, but appear to have been introduced in the New Kingdom when wine-drinking became a feature of elite society in the Ramesside Period. Most if not all of the vessels in Tell Basta vessels belonged to just such a wine service associated presumably with a temple festival

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