Title

Ancient Egyptian tomb model, 22nd-19th century BC. Artist: Unknown

Caption

Ancient Egyptian tomb model, 22nd-19th century BC. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the deceased would have the same need for food and the other requirements of daily life in the afterlife as when they were alive. To ensure these needs would be met they placed detailed models of people performing the necessary tasks in tombs. They believed that the model people possessed spirits that would pass over into the afterlife and provide for the deceased. This example dates from the 11th or 12th Dynasty. Located in the Louvre, Paris.

Date

2134 BC

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images

Reference

HRM19B98_064

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,0Mb (1,5Mb) / 12,1in x 16,1in / 3631 x 4816 (300dpi)

Keywords

building buildings carrying people working work country Egypt model figure color colour Egyptian death tomb mausoleum location century burial sack artefact concept artifact middle kingdom Afterlife Ancient Egyptian Art Media 11th Dynasty 12th Dynasty 19th century BC 20th century BC 21st century BC 22nd century BC tomb model object Unknown object