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The Marsh Bowl: Tilapia Amongst the Lotus

Reproduction of a blue faience bowl found with a large group of vessels in a tomb in Abydos dating to Dynasty 18, c. 1550-1292 BC.

The Marsh Bowl: Tilapia Amongst the Lotus

It shows a marsh scene with water, fish, and plant motifs that symbolise the themes of fertility, rebirth, and regeneration. Lotus flowers, lotus buds, and papyrus plants are shown being circled by tilapia fish, whilst the wall of the bowl is decorated with swirling water-like patterns.

Reproduction Details

Object Type

Date

Findspot

Current Location

People Depicted

Deities Depicted

Art Ref

Pottery

Dynasty 18

Abydos, Tomb 949

World Museum Liverpool

DP079

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