A crudely made wooden model depicting weaving. One woman stands spinning thread which she holds in her hand while the spindle revolves. Two other women are using a horizontal loom which has been painted onto the base of the model. This was placed in the tomb to ensure an unlimited supply of linen in the Afterlife.
Present location |
LIVERPOOL MUSEUM [03/061] LIVERPOOL |
Inventory number |
55.82.4 |
Dating |
MIDDLE KINGDOM |
Archaeological Site |
BENI HASSAN |
Category |
WEAVING AND SPINNING WORKSHOP (MODEL) |
Material |
WOOD |
Technique |
WOOD-TECHNIQUE; PAINTED |
Height |
18 cm |