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Canopic jar and disk lid
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, dynasty 5–6
2465–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2360 A/chamber 1
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Depth: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3104a-b
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionThis limestone canopic jar and lid are carved of white limestone. The jar has almost straight, slightly flaring sides. The lid is disc shaped, characteristic of the Old Kingdom. The stone is somewhat battered and shipped, and the upper portion has some slight incrustations.
ProvenanceFrom Giza G 2360 A, chamber 1. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)