EGYPTIAN CONJOINED DUMMY JARS

Circa 1550 - 1070 BC. A rare vessel in the form of two conjoined jars which are filled in and not hollow. These have decorated with cylindrical circles in white painted pigment. This suggests these are votive, rather then utilitarian and would have accompanied individual in burial to provide assurances in the afterlife.Size: L:80mm / W:145mm ; 525gProvenance: Property of a UK Ancient Art Gallery, formerly in the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired 1970s - 1980s.