These clay model houses ππ₯ were found by Petrie, but they are in the MET!
When Petrie found these, he gave them the name βSoul Housesβ due to them being very close to tombs/burials. These Soul Houses ππ₯ are usually found in or near Middle Kingdom burials. These clay models ensured that the deceased π
ππ± had access to shelter and food π¬ππ
±ππ₯ in the afterlife πΌπΏππ. They are thought to take the place of offering tables – since offering tables were usually for the wealthy, the Soul House ππ€ was a more affordable option for people.
I have always been a person who likes tiny things, and the Soul Houses are no exception! I used to call them βEgyptian Dollhousesβ π – (not going to lie, I still refer to them as dollhouses!!)