Egyptian Artca. 2465–2150 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Model of the "Opening of the Mouth" ritual equipment |
| Medium | Tray: limestone; vessels: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), greywacke |
| Dimensions | Tray: L. 22 cm ( 8 11/16 in); w. 12 cm (4. 3/4 in); h. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2465–2150 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1907 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 5–6 |
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2465 BC – 2150 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 5–6 era
OS
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Offering slab for seven oils
MT
ca. 2465–2150 B.C.Model tableware (part of set of 71 objects)
MT
ca. 2465–2150 B.C.Model tableware (part of set of 71 objects)
MT
ca. 2465–2150 B.C.Model tableware (part of set of 71 objects)
MT
ca. 2465–2150 B.C.Model tableware (part of set of 71 objects)
MO
ca. 2465–2150 B.C.Miniature ointment jar
MT
ca. 2465–2150 B.C.Model tableware (part of set of 71 objects)
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ca. 2465–2150 B.C.Model tableware (part of set of 71 objects)
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 543920