Donkey with packs on its back

Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 114

This little donkey is made of unfired clay. Four twigs have been stuck into its back to hold what are probably intended to represent sacks of grain. The donkey and sacks were found inside a pot (12.181.272a) that was discovered during excavations conducted by Howard Carter in the area of Hatshepsut's temple.

Donkey with packs on its back, Clay, twigs

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donkey and sacks

Donkey with packs on its back, Clay, twigs
Donkey with packs on its back, Clay, twigs

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