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Alabaster model food offerings

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

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_14-2-65
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Models
  • Findspot
    Pit G 4733 E
  • Material
    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
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 21.2816, 21.2817, 21.2818, 21.2819, 21.2820
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Djedkare Isesi
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/27/1914 - 03/01/1914
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 4733

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Published Documents 1

Unpublished Documents 3

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, 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.