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Soul House

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir Rifa, Notes: (Egypt, Rifeh)

Medium/Technique Pottery
Dimensions Length x width x height: 16.5 x 21 x 30 cm (6 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number07.551a
ClassificationsTomb equipmentModels

DescriptionPottery. Soul house with four columns and exterior stair to flat roof. Four holes in bottom may have held model trees or awning. Food offering modeled on bottom in courtyard.
ProvenanceFrom Deir Rifa. Excavated for the Egyptian Research Account; assigned to the Egyptian Research Account in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the ERA in response for contributions.