Middle Kingdom Model House | Photos by Tales from the Two Lands

Middle Kingdom Model House

Excavated by Petrie who called these sorts of models "soul houses" as they were discovered placed near burials. There is a libation spout at the front.

From Tomb 72, Deir Rifa, Egypt.
Middle Kingdom, mid 13th Dynasty, c. 1750 - 1700 BCE.

Acc. No.: 07.231.11

Statue of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II in the Jubilee Garment

Relief of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II and the Goddess Hathor

Stela of the Gatekeeper Maati

Relief of an Offering Bearer with Pintail Ducks

Head of Senwosret I

Statue of Senwosret III as a Sphinx

Jewellery of Sithathoryunet

Bracelet of Sithathoryunet

Paddle Doll and Nude Female Figurine

Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II

Three Quartzite Statues from the 12th Dynasty.

Stela of the Overseer of Artisans Irtisen

Statue of the Reporter in Thebes Sebekemsaf

Models of a Slaughter House and a Cow Giving Birth

Model of a Porch and Garden

Wooden Estate Figure

Stela of Khety and His Wife Henet

Coffin Base and Mummy of Khnumhotep, Estate Manager

Cosmetic Box, Mirrors and Four Ointment Jars

Stela and Miniature Chapel of the Overseer of the Troops Sehetepib

Stela Chapel and Seated Statue of the Reporter of the Vizier Senwosret

Relief of Sekhemre-sewadjtawi Sobekhotep III Offering to Anuket and Satet

Vessels, Ingots and Chains from the el-Tod Treasure

Head of a Statue of the God Sobek Shedeti

Head of a Colossal Statue of Amenemhat III

Detail from Coffin of Khui, Depicting Him and His Dog Iupu

Statue of Montuhotep II

Statue of Montuhotep II

Stela of Amenemhat

Statue of Amenemhat III

Statues of Senwosret I

Stela or Offering Table Bearing the Name of Senwosret II

Statues of Senwosret I

Statues of Senwosret I

Possibly a Sarcophagus?

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Statue of the Ka of Wahibre Hor

Statue of the Ka of Wahibre Hor

Osirian Pillar of Senwosret I

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Alcove in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

The Tomb of Senbi

The Tomb of Senbi

The Tomb of Senbi

The Tomb of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Hunting in the Marshes

Traces of Paint on the Rock Outside

The Name of Djehutihotep

The Name of Djehutihotep

Wooden Coffin of Atef Ib

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet with the Lid of the Royal Lady Kawit's Sarcophagus

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet

Lid of the Sarcophagus of the Royal Lady Kawit

J Looking at Reliefs from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Clay Figurines of Women

Faience Walking Lion

Lid of an Ointment Jar

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine from the Tomb of Queen Neferu

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine belonging to Saiah son of Reniqer

The Coffin of Wah and Its Contents

Statuete of Wah, Found Inside His Coffin

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Cattle Stable

Model Cattle Stable

Model Brewery and Bakery

Model Brewery and Bakery

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Relief Fragment from the 11th Dynasty Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer, with 19th Dynasty Graffiti

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Head of a Female Figure

The Letters of Heqanakht

Head of a King, Possibly Montuhotep III

Offerings for Dagi

Head of a Scribe

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

The Names of Amenemhat I and Senwosret I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Relief from a Tomb at Lisht

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Relief of Offerings Piled Up

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Owl Hieroglyph on Relief

Statue of the Steward Au

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Female Monkey Holding Its Baby and Hippopotamus

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Coffins of Nephthys

Coffins of Nephthys

Coffins and Grave Goods from Meir

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Canopic Chest of Ukhhotep

Burial Equipment of Ukhhotep

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Model Shield and Javelin Case Painted to Imitate Oxhide

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Statues Belonging to the Scribe of the Divine Offerings Merer and the Scribe of the Royal Archives Senbi

Canopic Jars of the Lady Nephyths

Canopic Container in Anthropoid Coffin Form

Outer Coffin of Hapyankhtifi

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Head of Amenemhat III

Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists Taking Centre Stage in the Room

Middle Kingdom Model House

Middle Kingdom Model House

Ancient Model Houses In Front of A Picture of House Ruins from a Similar Era

The Butcher, the Baker, the ... Brewer

Model of Man Ploughing

A Cow and Her Calf

Men and Laden Donkeys

Outer Coffin of Senebtisi

Jewellery of Senebtisi

Canopic Jars of Senebtisi

Upper Part of a Statue

Stela of Tetu and Nefertjentet

Lid of a Canopic Jar

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Modern Wig with Ancient Wig Ornaments

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

Coffin of Nefnefret

Coffin of Nefnefret

Coffin of Nefnefret with Rishi Coffin Beyond

Early Middle Kingdom Writing Boards

Fragment of a Writing Board

Wooden Stela, Made from a Writing Board

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Falcon Head Terminal from a Necklace

Cylindrical Amulet

Physician's Box

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Wooden Statue of a Woman

Fragment of an Offering List

Relief Fragment Depicting Senwosret I

Relief Depicting Offering Bearers

Jar Lid with Human Face

Two Ivory Baboons

Bag-Shaped Rock Crystal Vase

Hippopotami and Hedgehog

Hedgehog Rattle

Standing Faience Hippopotamus

Stela of Maaty and Dedwi

Head in a Short Wig

Shabtis and Funerary Figurines

Shabti of Heqaib

Coffin of Princess Mayet, wife of Mentuhotep II

Coffin of Princess Mayet, wife of Mentuhotep II

Statuette of a Female Acrobat from the Tomb of Sa-Inher

Canopic Jars Belonging to the Lady Senebtisi

Canopic Jars Belonging to the Lady Senebtisi

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