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Human-headed canopic jar lid
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 13, shaft A
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 16.5 x 15.7 cm (6 1/2 x 6 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.498
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionThis object is a wooden canopic jar lid carved in the shape of a human head. It is covered in plaster and painted. The wig, beard and eyebrows are painted black. The face is yellow and the eyes white. The nose is missing. The face is somewhat damaged, most notably with large vertical gashes.
ProvenanceFrom Deir el-Bersha, tomb 13, shaft A. May 1915: 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: March 1, 1921)