Lot Essay
Cf. W. C. Hayes, The Scepter of Egypt, I, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1953, pp. 255-256, fig. 161, for similar.
MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XII (1991-1783 B.C.)
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A TERRACOTTA MODEL OF A SOUL HOUSE
MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XII (1991-1783 B.C.)
In the form of a cave dwelling or a tent with central pillar, overlooking a rectangular yard containing stylized food offerings and a series of parallel troughs for liquid offerings
12.5/8 x 12.1/8 x 4¼ in. (32 x 31 x 11 cm.)
MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XII (1991-1783 B.C.)
In the form of a cave dwelling or a tent with central pillar, overlooking a rectangular yard containing stylized food offerings and a series of parallel troughs for liquid offerings
12.5/8 x 12.1/8 x 4¼ in. (32 x 31 x 11 cm.)