Offering table :
2350 BC, 5th Dynasty, Old Kingdom. Found in Memphis. It is a libation offering table in alabaster with lists of the permissible offerings including beer, water, meat, bread, etc. The seven recesses along the top are for the 7 sacred embalming oils used in the mummification process. The central circle of three on the bottom contains a glyph for incense. This table was most likely used for a nobles tomb of high stature because of the quality of craftsmanship and style of writing. It is an offering table where visitors to the tomb would leave an offering in respect to the deceased.