The depiction of King Nectanebo I offering bread on this black siltstone fragment is significant for a few reasons. Firstly, bread was a staple food in ancient Egypt and offerings of food to the gods were a common practice. This act symbolizes the king’s piety and his role as a provider for his people and the divine. Secondly, the use of black siltstone, a readily available material, suggests this fragment may have been part of a larger temple structure or decoration. The specific location of the find, el-Rashid near Alexandria, adds another layer of intrigue. Alexandria was a major center of Hellenistic culture founded by Alexander the Great just a few decades after this fragment was created. It’s possible this piece could be linked to a temple dedicated to traditional Egyptian deities existing alongside the growing influence of Greek gods and culture during this Late Period.