Egyptian Late Period (664 - 332 BCE) Votive Wooden Carrot on Stand Dining Tables 5” W x 3

5” W x 3

consistent with age

but still early wooden haft

Era: 1070 - 664 BCE

Provenance: Montreal private collection

Egyptian Late Period (664 - 332 BCE) Votive Wooden Carrot on Stand Dining Tables 5” W x 3Originates from: Egypt Era: 664 332 BCE Dimensions: 5 H x 1. 75 W x 1. 75 D (on stand) An incredibly rare object and scarcely found whimsy in ancient votive art, this stunning object is an ancient Egyptian carved wooden carrot (or similar vegetable), dating to the late period, 664 332 BCE. Used as a votive offering, placed in a tomb or grave, this piece would have been given to accompany the deceased into the afterlife, likely as an offering of health