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Model incense burner
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2381–2353 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 4733 E
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 9.5 x 5 x 5 cm (3 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1666
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsReligious and cult objects
DescriptionThis fine yellow limestone incense burner is a model or miniature of the actual object. It symbolized the full-sized object used to burn incense in temple and funeral rituals, and was intended to provide eternal incense for the deceased.
ProvenanceFrom Giza; G 4733 E. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1947: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.