Model of a Granary with Scribes, ancient Egypt, MET

Model of a Granary with Scribes, ancient Egypt, MET

"This model of a granary was discovered in a hidden chamber at the side of the passage leading into the rock cut tomb of the royal chief steward Meketre, who began his career under King Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II of Dynasty 11 and continued to serve successive kings into the early years of Dynasty 12" (The Metropolitan Museum Catalogue).

The Metropolitan Museum

ca. 1981–1975 B.C.

Middle Kingdom

Open Access (Public Domain)

"Wood, plaster, paint, linen, grain" (The Metropolitan Museum Catalogue)

3-D miniature model in wood and other materials

Egypt

Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (The Metropolitan Museum Catalogue)