Model Type
calves/cattle husbandry/donkeys
Description
GlobalEgMus: -- The wooden model of domestic animals features a cow and two calves, painted in white and black, and three donkeys.
Through magic, the cattle will come to life to provide the deceased with milk and meat in the afterlife.
The donkeys will also be magically brought to life to haul the deceased's crops and equipment or to carry him if he wants to travel. length=42 cm.
Site
Unknown
Date
Middle Kingdom - 11th Dyn.
Ref. for dating
GlobalEgMus
Museum
Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Accession number
TR-27/3/23/2,SR-109
Material
wood
Dimensions
Length 42 cm
Museum Online Record Card
https://www.globalegyptianmuseum.org/record.aspx?id=15661

Links to Images and Other Refs


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