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Alabaster model.
Illustration: Yes.
Illustration scale: 1:1

Details

ID
HUMFA_14-2-58
Alternate IDs
14-2-58; HUMFA_14-2-58
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Tomb equipment-Models
Period
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Djedkare Isesi
Entry Date
02/27/1914 - 03/01/1914
Title
Alabaster model food offering
Medium
Alabaster
Dimensions
Width: 2.1 cm Length: 5.8 cm Thickness: .9 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Provenance
Pit G 4733 E
Bibliography
D'Auria, Sue, Peter Lacovara, and Catharine H. Roehrig. Mummies & Magic: The Funerary Arts of Ancient Egypt. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1988, p. 93, cat. 25. Markowitz, Yvonne J., Joyce L. Haynes, and Rita E. Freed. Egypt in the Age of the Pyramids: Highlights from the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Expedition. Boston: MFA Publications, 2002, p. 94, cat. 34.
Problems/Questions
MFA accession number verified

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Photos 2

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