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Material : Gold
Height : 9 . 4
Found in : Tell Basta (bubastis) (1906)
Period : New Kingdom
Reign of : Seti II
Dynasty: XIX
Belonged_to: Queen Tausert
This small lotus-shaped cup was found among the other treasures in the archaeological site of the sanctuary of goddess Bastet in Tell Basta . The lower base of the cup is adorned with some hieroglyphic inscriptions indicating the name of Queen Tausert , the consort of Sety II , who dedicated this cup to the goddess . This cup is presented as an offering to the goddess since lotus was believed to be the sign for eternal life in ancient Egypt .
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