Tomb of Menna TT69 in the Valley of the Nobles Luxor Thebes

eight offering bearers walk towards two pedestals piled with provisions. These men carry lotus blossoms, fowl, a calf, a jar, and possibly vessels of food. They approach two tall pedestals laden with provisions: fowl, meat, breads, vegetables, and fruits. On the floor next to them are two large vessels on the left (probably wine jars) and tall pointed cones of incense, on bowls, to the right. Three of the bearers have been badly damaged.
Indicated by the red flames rising from the top of the two alters, these appear to be burnt offerings. On the right-hand side, a man seems to be attending the process by aid of a small dish or spoon which he holds in his hands. Such things were used to pour incense on burnt offerings. Opposite him, the first of the men who bring the offerings places a haunch of meat on the top of the pile on the left altar.
It should be noted that the five men on the right have the shaven skull or perhaps their hair is hidden by a skullcap. The two on the far left (the two in front of them are damaged) wear a black wig. All of them are dressed in a short, white kilt, tied at the waist by a belt.
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