What was the dazzling ancient Egyptian material known as tjehenet?
In short: This lecture examines the production and application of Egyptian faience, or tjehenet, at the site of Amarna. By reviewing 130 years of archaeological findings alongside new research into temple inlays, the presentation offers a comprehensive look at this brilliant material and the workshops that created it.
Tjehenet, which translates to 'brilliant' or 'dazzling,' was a significant material in ancient Egypt. At the Middle Egyptian site of Amarna, archaeologists have uncovered multiple faience workshops over the last 130 years. This lecture synthesizes historical excavation data with contemporary analysis to understand how these objects were manufactured and used.
The talk highlights the Amarna Great Aten Temple Faience Inlays (AGATFI) project, led by Dr. Stephanie Boonstra. Her current work provides preliminary insights into the temple's decorative elements, building upon her previous doctoral research at the University of Birmingham, completed in 2019, which focused on scarab amulet production during the early 18th Dynasty.
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