Situla Inscribed for Sheshonq
Egypt, Thebes, 26th Dynasty, reigns of Apries and Amasis (589 - 526 BCE)
Metalwork; Vessel, Bronze, Height: 8 3/8 in. (21.2 cm) without handle;
Handle height: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm);
Width: 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm) greatest; Diameter of rim: 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm)
William Randolph Hearst Collection LACMA 50.37.16.1
Top photo © Joan Ann Lansberry 2018,


Bottom photo © Joan Ann Lansberry 2009

(From museum info card)
"This situla is inscribed for a well-documented official from the 26th Dynasty, Sheshonq, the chief steward of a powerful regional religious figure, the Divine Adoratress Ankhnesneferibre."


Situla @ Lacma

Situla @ Met Museum