Shabti
This is a shabti.
It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. A shabti or 'answerer' inscribed for 'Herib-bastet
large pot
This is a large pot.
It is from the a cemetery at el-Amra. This large jar was probably meant to hold beer
Tomb models
These are a pair of tomb models.
They are from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. Wooden figures of women carrying offerings were common in tombs of this period. Often they were made in pairs
Shabtis
These are shabtis. They are from Abydos. Shabtis developed from the model figures placed in tombs in the Middle Kingdom (about 2055-1650 BCE). At first
beer pot
This is a spouted beer pot.
It is from grave 722 at Qau el-Kebir (Antaeopolis). This spouted jar would have made the beer easy to pour. A lid would have keep dirt and flies out
Shabti
This is a shabti.
It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. A shabti or 'answerer' inscribed for 'the Osiris
Wheat
These are grains of wheat from a tomb.
It is from a grave at Thebes. Wheat and barley (Hordeum vulgare) were the basic foodstuffs of ancient Egypt. The wheat was an old form
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Tomb model figure
This is a figure from a tomb model.
It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. This figure should be part of a group from a tomb model. He is probably a butcher
Bowl
This is a bowl.
It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. As well as the jars and pots holding food
Bread
This is a piece of bread from a tomb.
It is from a grave at Thebes. Bread made from barley or emmer
Jar
This is a jar.
It is from grave a47 at el-Amra Many of the graves from this site contained large black-topped jars such as this one. Wide-necked pots were probably used for foods such as grain. An empty jar could be put into the grave
Dish
This is a dish.
Found above grave 3507 at Saqqara. Fine bowls such as this one were needed to serve the food and eat from. The quality of the pottery in a tomb probably reflected the status of the dead person. The richer they were in life
jug
This is a cream coloured jug.
It is from Saqqara
Tomb model
This is a tomb model figure.
It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. This figure should be with a group of servant figures making bread and beer. He is shown with his arms up to carry buckets of water on a yoke across his shoulders. This is a tomb model figure. It is made from wood and has been painted. It is at least 3
Fruit
This is a fruit.
It is from a grave at Thebes. The fruit of the dom-palm tree was often placed in tombs in the belief that it would feed the dead. Perhaps the ancient Egyptians were very fond of the sweet juice in the nut and wanted to take it with them into the Afterlife.
This is a fruit. It is a natural object. The age of the nut is not known.
round pot
This is a round pot with wavy line decoration.
It is from grave B230 at el-Amra. This squat shape is one type of decorated pottery found in graves. The painted decoration may be meant to represent a carrying sling made of cord. Pottery jars in graves might have held real food. The jar could also represent the food that would be stored in that sort of jar. Thus an empty grain jar could still mean that the dead person had grain to make bread in the Afterlife. This is a jar. It is made from clay. It is at least 5
Dish
This is a dish.
It is from Saqqara. Most tombs contained large jars that held food and drink offerings. Alongside these
shabti pot
This is a shabti jar. There is a vertical band of yellow paint down one side for decoration.
It is from grave D35 at Abydos. Shabtis were often housed in a box covered with funerary scenes. At the cheaper end of the market
jug
This is a dark grey jug.
Found above grave 3506 at Saqqara. The ancient Egyptians used opium
Shabti
This is a shabti.
It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. A shabti or 'answerer'. The inscription on a shabti usually has part of the prayer to bring the shabti to life and the name of the owner
Tomb wall relief
This is a relief from a tomb wall.
It is from Egypt. In this fragment from a wall
Shabti
This is a shabti.
It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. A shabti or 'answerer' inscribed for Neb-diu-upu. The inscription on a shabti usually has part of the prayer to bring the shabti to life and the name of the owner. This is not an Egyptian name
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Shabti
This is a shabti.
It is from grave G50
Offering tray
This is an offering tray.
It is from grave 60 in Deir Rifa. Offering trays made of clay were placed at the entrance to a shaft tomb. Also known as 'soul houses'
Shabti
This is a shabti.
It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. A shabti or 'answerer' inscribed for Hor-si-eset
Shabti
This is a shabti.
It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. A shabti or 'answerer' inscribed for Pa
