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Tilapia Fish Amongst the Lotus Flowers (The Marsh Bowl)

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.

About the Artwork

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.

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.

Art Ref

DP079

Available to purchase as

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Giclée Print

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Object Record

Object Type

Pottery

Materials

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Date

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Period

Dynasty 18

Findspot

Abydos, Tomb 949

Dimensions

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Current Location

World Museum Liverpool

Object Number

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People Depicted

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Deities Depicted

None

Animals Depicted

Fish, Tilapia

Themes

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