Woman Grinding Grain

• Egyptian
• Old Kingdom
• Limestone
• Giza, Egypt

Woman Grinding Grain (Pat Flan Pic)

It was common in Egyptian tombs for small figurines doing domestic tasks such as weaving, baking, or grinding grain. Known as serving statues these were placed in the tombs so the diceased would receive these comforts in the afterlife. These statues helped archaeologists understand a great deal about ancient Egyptian life. In this figure there is a woman grinding corn, she wears a cloth over her wig to keep the flour out of her hair, and the flour builds up at the base of the grinding stone.

Troop of Troop of funerary servant figures (or ushabtis) (Not a Pat Flan Pic)

These figures show the importance the ancient Egyptians placed on the afterlife. Many resources would have been spent to ensure the diceased would have the services they desired after they passed. 

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