Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology

Loaf of Bread

Triangular-shaped Loaf of Bread

First Intermediate Period, Dynasty XI, reign of Mentuhotep II (c. 2008-1957 B.C.E.)
Wheat flour and other ingredients
Deir el Bahari, foundation deposit from Mentuhotep II's mortuary temple
9 x 1 1/2 inches (23 cm x 4 cm)
Inv. no.: 1981.1.14