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Limestone case for fowl offering
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G/2381 Z /117
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Length: 20.0 cm (7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4316
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment
DescriptionThis offering case in the shape of a plucked goose was intended to contain anactual offering of fowl for the tomb, possibly magically substituting for them in the absence of real offerings. It was originally painted yellow, but only traces of paint survive. Only the bottom half has survived.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Tomb G 2381 Z / 117. 1912-13: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)