Ritual tradition and transfer between shape and meaning - Model beer jars in stone and pottery

Abstract

The authors herein discuss the paths of formal inspiration, the process of changes and the influence on the examples of regular large-size beer jars made in pottery and compare them to ceramic and stone model beer jars. The article introduces the source of inspiration for the model vessels, their purpose, and further evolution during the course of the Old Kingdom.

Keywords

• Old Kingdom
• miniatures
• beer jars
• pottery
• stone vessels