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Canopic jar
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 23.5 x 13.6 cm (9 1/4 x 5 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.600
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionThis canopic jar is carved of limestone with roughly smoothed exterior surfaces. It has a fairly narrow base with sides flaring to distinct, high shoulders. It is in good condition but for some small chips/irregularities in exterior surface. No lid remains.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)