Offering slab

Description

Rectangular calcite offering slab for unguent and sacred oils, with three hemi-spherical cavities along the upper edge: Ancient Egyptian, Old Kingdom, c.2345 -2181 BC

Museum reference

A.1959.454

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Offering slab

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

Old Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Calcite

Collection place(s)

Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

• Ancient Egypt Rediscovered (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
  Royal Scottish Museum

• Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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