Model Type
granary
Description
Garstang Inventory: iii. Small granary.
Tooley-1989 (p104): Tomb BH366 Fitz. E.71e.1903. H.22.2 x W.24.5 x L.29 cms (plate 20:1). The model granary from this tomb is particularly crude. The outer walls exhibit marks made by the carpenter's adze which were never adequately smoothed off. The model is small and square with sharply peaked corners (c. 65?). In the courtyard are 3 magazines against the back wall with painted windows. The stairs to the right lead to the terrace which has the usual holes.
Site
Beni Hasan
Tomb
BH 366
Burial
Khety
Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Accession number
E.71e.1903
Breasted Classification
I-3-1-B PRODUCTION AND STORAGE OF FOOD - Storage of Food. - Model granaries with workmen storing grain. - Wooden models of granary storehouses, usually with human figures.
Material
wood
Dimensions
Length 29 cm
References (Bibliography)
Barker-2022 , Catalogue of Funerary Models M194, Figure 2.11
Garstang-1907a , Inventory pp. 211-243
Tooley-1989 , pp. 47,104, Ill. 20:1
Museum Online Record Card
https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/50681

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