top of page
< Back

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).

The Offering Table of Watetkhethor

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.

Reproduction Details

Object Type

Date

Findspot

Current Location

People Depicted

Deities Depicted

Art Ref

Wall Relief

Dynasty 06

Mastaba of Mereruka, Saqqara Necropolis

Mastaba of Mereruka, Saqqara Necropolis

Watetkhethor

DP028

bottom of page