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Five alabaster models, [trussed] ducks.
Illustration: Yes.
Illustration scale: 1:1

Details

ID
HUMFA_14-2-65
Alternate IDs
HUMFA_14-2-65; 14-2-65
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 offerings
Medium
Alabaster
Dimensions
Width: 3.1 - 5.4 cm Length: 5.2 - 9.1 cm Thickness: 2.7 - 4.8 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. Smith, William Stevenson. Ancient Egypt as Represented in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1960 (6th ed.), p. 67.
Problems/Questions
MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

Photos 3

Published Documents 1

Unpublished Documents 3