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2 of 4 • Alabaster models and full-sized limestone jars from G 2353 B: top row: 12-11-48 (eleven of sixty-seven alabaster model dishes); middle row: 12-11-44 (= MFA 13.3095, model jar), 12-11-45 (= MFA 13.3096, model jar), 12-11-41 (= MFA 13.3092, model jar), 12-11-42 (= MFA 13.3093, model jar), 12-11-43 (= MFA 13.3094, model jar), 12-11-40 (= MFA 13.3091, sacred oils tablet), 12-11-46 (= MFA 13.3097, MFA 13.3098, MFA 13.3099, MFA 13.3100, four model jars), 12-11-47 (= MFA 13.3102, model jar), 12-11-48 (one of sixty-seven model dishes); bottom row: 12-11-50 (= MFA 13.3108a-b, canopic jar with lid), 12-11-49 (= MFA 13.3103, jar on stand), 12-11-50 (= MFA 13.3109a-b, canopic jar with lid), 12-11-50 (= MFA 13.3110, extra lid)
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Alabaster models and full-sized limestone jars from G 2353 B: top row: 12-11-48 (eleven of sixty-seven alabaster model dishes); middle row: 12-11-44 (= MFA 13.3095, model jar), 12-11-45 (= MFA 13.3096, model jar), 12-11-41 (= MFA 13.3092, model jar), 12-11-42 (= MFA 13.3093, model jar), 12-11-43 (= MFA 13.3094, model jar), 12-11-40 (= MFA 13.3091, sacred oils tablet), 12-11-46 (= MFA 13.3097, MFA 13.3098, MFA 13.3099, MFA 13.3100, four model jars), 12-11-47 (= MFA 13.3102, model jar), 12-11-48 (one of sixty-seven model dishes); bottom row: 12-11-50 (= MFA 13.3108a-b, canopic jar with lid), 12-11-49 (= MFA 13.3103, jar on stand), 12-11-50 (= MFA 13.3109a-b, canopic jar with lid), 12-11-50 (= MFA 13.3110, extra lid)
G 2353, Shaft B
G 2353, Shaft B, notes

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2353

Two limestone canopic jars with lids and extra (third) lid (does not fit 12-11-49); jar bored and cavity widened above by chiseling, outside chiseled and smoothed. Illustration: Yes

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_12-11-50
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Canopics and canopic Boxes
  • Findspot
    Pit G 2353 B, [chamber]
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 21 cm Diameter: 17 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 13.3108a-b, 13.3109a-b, 13.3110
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3 - Dynasty 8
  • Date of Register Entry
    11/15/1912
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2353

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Published Documents 1

Unpublished Documents 1

Full Bibliography

  • Simpson, William Kelly. Mastabas of the Western Cemetery, Part 1: Sekhemka (G 1029); Tjetu I (G 2001); Iasen (G 2196); Penmeru (G 2197); Hagy, Nefertjentet, and Herunefer (G 2352/53); Djaty, Tjetu II, and Nimesti (G 2337X, 2343, 2366). Giza Mastabas 4. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1980, p. 37, pl. LXc.