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The Offering Table of Watetkhethor

Reproduction of a wall painting in the tomb of Watetkhethor, daughter of king Teti, dating to Dynasty 6 (around 2290 BC).

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a wall painting in the tomb of Watetkhethor, daughter of king Teti, dating to Dynasty 6 (around 2290 BC).

It shows Watetkhethor seated in front of a table of offerings, whilst servants bring her legs of meat and birds to add to her piles of bread and gifts of flowers. The offering scene was the most important piece of art in an Ancient Egyptian tomb, as it provided the spells necessary for the deceased to continue eating and drinking in the afterlife.

Art Ref

DP028

Available to purchase as

DP01C - The Goddess Hathor and Seti Scene 3.jpg

Giclée Print

DP01C - The Goddess Hathor and Seti Scene 3.jpg

Object Record

Object Type

Wall Relief

Materials

Date

Period

Dynasty 06

Findspot

Mastaba of Mereruka, Saqqara Necropolis

Dimensions

Current Location

Mastaba of Mereruka, Saqqara Necropolis

Object Number

People Depicted

Watetkhethor

Deities Depicted

None

Animals Depicted

Bird

Themes

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