In ancient Egypt, beer was made from pieces of partially baked barley bread and was sometimes sweetened with dates, honey or spices. The bread was soaked in large containers filled with water. The mixture eventually turned into a gritty beer that was strained before drinking. This painted wooden model shows a brewer standing on a plinth, slightly bent over a large container with a basket filled with a dough. On the left side of the vessel, is a smaller sealed jar.