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Four white limestone [canopic] jars of similar shape with covers. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:2

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_14-2-36
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Canopics and canopic Boxes
  • Findspot
    Pit G 4733 E, chamber
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: jars: 24.5 - 25.6 cm Diameter: jars: 16.5 - 17.3 cm; covers: 13 cm Thickness: covers: 2.4 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 20.1943a-d
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/27/1914
  • Remarks
    Set of four canopic jars with lids accessioned as MFA 21.1943a-d
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 4733

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 3

Full Bibliography

  • D'Auria, Sue, Peter Lacovara, and Catharine H. Roehrig. Mummies & Magic: The Funerary Arts of Ancient Egypt. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1988, p. 80, cat. 10.