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Offering case for an oval cake
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2353–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2385 A / 68
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x length: 11.3 x 23.5 x 31 cm (4 7/16 x 9 1/4 x 12 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3476a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment
DescriptionThis limestone offering case in the shape of an oval cake was intended to contain food offerings to the deceased, or possibly to magically substitute for such offerings in their absence. Both the interior and exterior were originally painted yellow, traces of which remain.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 2385 A / 68. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date: December 4, 1912)
(Accession date: December 4, 1912)