Model of the "Opening of the Mouth" ritual equipment, ca. 2465–2150

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Model of the 'Opening of the Mouth' ritual equipment, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5–6, ca. 2465–2150 , From Egypt, Tray: limestone; vessels: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), greywacke, Tray: L. 22 cm ( 8 11/16 in); w. 12 cm (4. 3/4 in); h. cm (1 1/4 in), The small stone tray holds models of objects required for the Opening of the Mouth ceremony. This rite reanimated the deceased or animated a statue so that it could eat, breathe, see, hear, and otherwise enjoy everything offered to it

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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