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Limestone canopic jars and lids

Four fine limestone canopic jars, same shape and same design (very slight difference in size of collar of one), and three circular lids that fit flush with rims of jars. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:2

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_27-2-248
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Canopics and canopic Boxes
  • Findspot
    Pit G 7249 A
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 27.1553.1-4
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/09/1927
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7249

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

Full Bibliography

  • Markowitz, Yvonne J., Joyce L. Haynes, and Rita E. Freed. Egypt in the Age of the Pyramids: Highlights from the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Expedition. Boston: MFA Publications, 2002, p. 93, cat. 33.