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Brewer's Vat of Queen Mother Ankhenes-Pepi

Old Kingdom
ca. 2246–2152 B.C.
Not on view
This miniature spouted basin on a stand is copied from a large pottery brewer's vat that would have rested on a woven reed stand. It was probably part of the funerary equipment of Queen Mother Ankhnes-Pepi or of her son Pepi II. Beer was a staple of the Egyptian diet, and this small basin would have magically provided it to the deceased throughout eternity.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Brewer's Vat of Queen Mother Ankhenes-Pepi
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 6
  • Reign: reign of Pepi II
  • Date: ca. 2246–2152 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Saqqara, South Saqqara
  • Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
  • Dimensions: H. 17.3 × Diam. 11.4 cm (6 13/16 × 4 1/2 in.); Spout L. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923
  • Object Number: 23.10.10
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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