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Upper half of limestone food offering case for pigeon

Upper half of limestone offering case for [pigeon or dove], [belongs with 12-12-116]; yellow wash inside and out; head bruised, broken in two pieces. Illustration: Yes

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_12-12-113
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Models
  • Findspot
    Pit G 2381 Z
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 9 cm Width: 17.3 cm Length: 24 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 13.4313
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/11/1912
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2381

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 4

Full Bibliography

  • D'Auria, Sue, Peter Lacovara, and Catharine H. Roehrig. Mummies & Magic: The Funerary Arts of Ancient Egypt. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1988, pp. 93-94, cat. 26.