In ancient Egypt exemplary depictions of the household were buried along with the body as grave goods. In terms of persons of rank these grave goods were meant to allow for supplies and accommodation in the afterlife.
Details
Title: Servant Figurine from a Bakery Model
Creator: unknown
Creator Lifespan: -2318/-1759
Date: Ende Altes Reich (6. Dynastie) - Mittleres Reich
Location: Egypt
Provenance: Acquired before 1919 for the Museum Folkwang, Hagen, since 1922 Essen