
The small stone tray holds models of objects required for the Opening of the Mouth ceremony. This rite reanimated the deceased or animated a statue so that it could eat, breathe, see, hear, and otherwise enjoy everything offered to it. circa 2465–2150 B.C., MET [2047×2048]
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The forked instrument was touched to the mouth of the deceased’s mummy or statue; it symbolically restored the individual’s capability of independent existence. In addition to the implement, this set includes replicas of the vessels with which the newly revived spirit was offered milk (a baby’s first source of nourishment), salt water (used for cleansing), and fresh water.
Yes, that’s… totally what it’s for. No ambiguity whatsoever. Nothing to see here folks, KEEP THE LINE MOVING!