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Model of butchers at work, from the Tomb of Khety, Beni Hasan, Middle Kingdom, c
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Model of butchers at work, from the Tomb of Khety, Beni Hasan, Middle Kingdom, c
FIT282587 Model of butchers at work, from the Tomb of Khety, Beni Hasan, Middle Kingdom, c.1985-1900 BC (painted wood) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 16x23x23 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Kheti was a High Official; wooden models placed in the tombs for use in the afterlife; ); eFitzwilliam Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22942936
© Fitzwilliam Museum / Bridgeman Images
Butcher Butchering Butchery Slaughtering Daily Life Scene
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This print showcases a remarkable model of butchers at work, taken from the Tomb of Khety in Beni Hasan during the Middle Kingdom period. Created between 1985-1900 BC, this painted wooden sculpture measures 16x23x23 cm and is currently housed at the Fitzwilliam Museum in the University of Cambridge, UK. Belonging to the Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC), this exquisite piece offers a glimpse into ancient daily life. The tomb's owner, Kheti, was a High Official who ensured that these wooden models were placed within his burial site for use in the afterlife. The scene depicted captures an intricate butchering process with great attention to detail. It portrays skilled craftsmen skillfully slaughtering a cow while surrounded by various tools and equipment essential for their trade. This snapshot into ancient Egypt's bustling butcher industry provides valuable insight into their culture and practices. Bridgeman Images has beautifully captured this momentous artwork through their lens, preserving its historical significance for generations to come. As we admire this photograph print, we are transported back thousands of years to witness not only artistic mastery but also gain an understanding of how daily life unfolded during that era.
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