Offering platter

Plates such as this were placed in the tombs of less wealthy individuals to serve as magical substitutes for offerings of food and drink for the deceased. A trussed ox and other foodstuffs are represented, and a miniature T-shaped runnel acts as the channel for libations.

Present location	NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND [30/002] DUBLIN
Inventory number	1920:293
Dating	1ST INTERMEDIATE PERIOD
Archaeological Site	UNKNOWN
Category	FOOD OFFERING (MODEL)
Material	POTTERY
Technique	FORMED BY HAND
Width	22 cm