Offering Scene, Tomb of Djari 2050 BC

This is a scene from the tomb of Djari, a high official during the Fifth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, dating back to 2050 BC. The scene depicts an offering ritual, with figures bringing offerings of food, wine, and other goods to the deceased Djari. The tomb's decoration was intended to provide the deceased with everything they would need in the afterlife, including food, drink, and companionship. The scene is rendered in the distinctive style of ancient Egyptian art, with figures shown in profile and hieroglyphic inscriptions used to identify the offerings and the individuals involved in the ritual. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.