Fragmentary offering list with mention of unguents and incense; meat, bread, wine; and beer, fowl and desserts. The queen's name is at the lower left.

Middle Kingdom

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These nine fragments of relief come from the tomb of Neferu, queen of Nebhepetra Mentuhotep II, at Deir el-Bahri. They represent what remains of the queen's offering manu, a grid detailing food, drink, and ritual items needed for the Neferu's eternal survival.

For more information on the decoration of Neferu's tomb, see 31.3.1b-s and 26.3.353*.

Fragmentary offering list with mention of unguents and incense; meat, bread, wine; and beer, fowl and desserts. The queen's name is at the lower left., Limestone, paint

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