View of the Table of the Fats

Off to the west of the main Altar's ramp, next to the silver table which held the utensils for the sacrificial service, was a marble table known as the Table of the Fats. All portions of sacrificial meat designated to be burned on the Altar were first placed on this table.
[The only exception was the Tamid-offering which was brought directly to the Altar.] Having the table made of marble kept it cool even on sunny days and thus it helped prevent the meat placed upon it from spoiling. This table also served as a stage during the daily offering of the Tamid when two Kohanim would stand upon this table and sound their trumpets.

A Kohen places a fresh cut of meat upon the
Table of the Fats.