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Set of four limestone canopic jars with lids in form of heads of four sons of Horus

Eastern Cemetery: Site: Giza; View: G 7141, street G 7100

Set of four limestone canopic jars with lids in shape of heads of four [sons of Horus (Imseti, Hapi, Duamutef, Qebehsenuef)]; lid with Imseti head bears traces of paint, edge of wig, eyes and brows, ears, and collar or necklace indicated with black lines. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:2

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_26-4-74
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Canopics and canopic Boxes
  • Findspot
    G 7141
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Date of Register Entry
    04/09/1926

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7141

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery