Bakers and Brewers from Meketre’s Model Bakery and BreweryFound with other models in a hidden chambe
Bakers and Brewers from Meketre’s Model Bakery and BreweryFound with other models in a hidden chamber leading to the tomb of the royal chief steward Meketre, who began his career under King Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II of Dynasty 11 and continued to serve successive kings into the early years of 12th Dynasty.Bread and beer making were closely related in ancient Egypt, both using basically the same kind of ingredients.Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, ca. 1981-1975 BC. Tomb of Meketre (TT280), Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, West Thebes. Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. -- source link
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