Sacrificial basins with an integrated Ankh-sign

Neues Museum

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Sacrificial basins with an integrated Ankh-sign

Within the group of the drinking vessels the ones decorated in the Barbotine-style draw attention, as this was a common ornament during the Roman imperial period. Stamping decoration was common in cult vessels only. The diversity of shape ranges from small pans, cups, and bowls to jugs and large storage vessels.

Besides the pottery, which was often placed behind the head of the deceased, numerous metal objects are documented. Typical for Faras are bronze ankle bracelets, which can weigh up to three kilograms but whose function is still unclear. In the entire Nubian region thumb rings were very common burial objects, which were meant to protect the archer from the rebounding bowstring. By setting up special Ba-statues or separately manufactured heads, which are only known within the Nubian territory, the deceased could also be present outside the grave. In the worship area sacrificial basins with an integrated Ankh-sign (see picture) were often found. These basins were vitalized by liquids.

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In the worship area sacrificial basins with an integrated Ankh-sign were often found. These basins were vitalized by liquids.

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Source:  Berlin, Germany