Description
This Pyramid box has a unique design on each of its four sides. The bricks on the side of the pyramid are realistic.
Known as ‘mr’ or ‘mir’ by the Egyptians, the pyramid was a royal tomb and considered the place of ascent for the spirit of the deceased pharaoh. From the top point of the pyramid, it was thought, the soul would travel to the after-life of the Field of Reeds and, if it so chose, could easily return to earth (the high pinnacle of the pyramid, or a life-like statue of the king, serving as a beacon the soul would recognize). Early on, the simple mastaba served as a tomb for the common people and royalty alike but in the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150-2613 BCE) the pyramid design was developed under the reign of Djoser of the Third Dynasty (c. 2670-2613 BCE).
(Material: Porcelain, Clay, Ceramic Composite)
(Finish: Hand-painted)
