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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Hollow Figure of a Trussed Duck

ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.

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Object Label

Placing models of food items in the tomb was one way to ensure food for the deceased in the netherworld. This model of a trussed duck guaranteed one of the delicacies that Egyptian nobles expected to enjoy in the afterlife.

Caption

Hollow Figure of a Trussed Duck, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 5 in. (5.7 x 9.5 x 12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 11.667. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Hollow Figure of a Trussed Duck

Date

ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 18

Period

New Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Egyptian alabaster (calcite)

Classification

Cosmetic

Dimensions

2 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 5 in. (5.7 x 9.5 x 12.7 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

11.667

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