Alabaster (Calcite) Cup - so called wishing cupBowl of floral form, carved in low relief on exterior
Alabaster (Calcite) Cup - so called wishing cupBowl of floral form, carved in low relief on exterior torepresent the calyx or whorl of sepals and petals of alotus flower. It is supported by a hollow stem and footof inverted trumpet shape. Flanking the bowl are buds andflowers of the lotus, in open-work, which spring from thebase of the foot, and support neb-signs upon which aresymbols hh holding ankhs signifying “eternal life”.The inscription on the rim of the chalice reads: May your ka live, may you spend millions of years, you, who love Thebes, sitting with your face to the north wind, your eyes beholding happiness -- source link
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