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Canopic jar with disk lid
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, dynasty 5–6
2465–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2360 A / chamber 3
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3106a-b
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionThis limestone canopic jar and lid are carved of fine white limestone with fairly well smoothed surfaces. The jar has straight, flaring sides that culminate in high shoulders curving to a slightly rolled rim. The lid is disc shaped, characteristic of the Old Kingdom.
ProvenanceGiza, tomb G 2360 A / chamber 3. 1911-1912: 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)