Clay pots like this one often held offerings of food. In ancient Egypt food offerings were provided to honor the gods. In addition, containers placed in tombs held food and other supplies that the ancient Egyptians believed the deceased would need in the afterlife.

Roll your cursor over the photograph of the grave pot to magnify. Look closely. What do you notice about the pot? How would you describe its shape? What do you think it could be made of? How do you think it was made? What colors and textures do you see? What other details catch your eye? To learn more about this pot, click on the EXPLORE tab.

What types of containers do you use? What do they hold? What are they made of? How were they made? Are some more special to you than others? Why?