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Canopic jar

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 19–20
1295–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt

Medium/Technique Faience (Egyptian)
Dimensions Height x width x depth: 22.4 x 16.6 x 7.6cm (8 13/16 x 6 9/16 x 3in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. J. D. Cameron Bradley in memory of her mother, Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears
Accession Number48.1287a-b

DescriptionBlue-green faience canopic jar with a lid in the shape of the jackal-headed god Duamutef, one of the Four Sons of Horus. On the front of the jar is a rectangular panel depicting the owner worshipping Osiris, painted in black. On the shoulder of the jar, a design of lotus petals radiates from the jar's mouth. Forms a set with 48.1286–1289. Ex-collection Dikran Kelekian.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Dikran G. Kelekian (1868-1951); by 1948: Mrs. J.D. Cameron Bradley collection, Southboro, MA; 1948: given to the MFA by Mrs. J. D. Cameron Bradley.