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Canopic jar
Nubian
Napatan Period, Queen Akheqa reign of King Aramatelqo
568–555 B.C.
Findspot: Sudan, Nubia, Meroe, Beg. S. 38
Medium/Technique
Sandstone
Dimensions
8.5 x 8.1 cm (3 3/8 x 3 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.12069
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionRed sand stone miniature canopic jar, incised inscription. Like 21-2-207 and 252. Publication noted fourth canopic was not found.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri (Sudan), tomb Nu. 38: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.