Offering Stand of Irukaptah with Bowl

• Medium: Limestone, granite
• Geographical Location: Saqqara, Egypt
• Dates: ca. 2500-2350 B.C.E.
• Dynasty: V Dynasty
• Period: Old Kingdom
• Dimensions: 16 9/16 (42 cm) high x 7 5/16 in. (18.5 cm) diameter
• Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Exhibitions:
  • To Live Forever: Art and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt (February 12, 2010 through May 2, 2010)
• Accession Number: 37.18Ea-b
• Image: 37.18Ea-b_back_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2006

Catalogue Description:
Limestone offering stand (b) and granite bowl (a.) The stand is inscribed for the “Overseer of th the granary, Irukaptah.” Condition: a) bowl is in excellent condition. Bears inscription same as vessel body. b) Bottom rim much chipped away. Surface pitted. Large chips. A companion piece to 37.19E.