South End of East Wall, Tomb of Paheri, El-Kab, Egypt
The butchers cut up an ox. The piece of choice, the right foreleg (khepesh) is brought to the guests. Besides its nourishing role, the khepesh also had a symbolic role in the ceremony of the Opening of the Mouth and Eyes. Ribs of the animal are also represented.
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