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Canopic jar with disk lid
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, dynasty 5–6
2465–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2360 A/chamber 4
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3107a-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 a wide base, almost straight and slightly flaring sides that culminate in very slight shoulders and a rolled rim. The lid is disc shaped, characteristic of the Old Kingdom. There are small areas of discoloration in the stone. A few small chips appear, but otherwise the jar and lid are in very good condition.
ProvenanceFrom Giza G 2360 A, chamber 4. 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)