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Canopic jar lid
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 12.5 x 13 cm (4 15/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Length (stopper): 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)
Length (stopper): 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1570
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionThis lid for a canopic jar is made of pottery, portions of which were wheel-made, and modelled in the shape of a human head. Surface treatment includes application of red slip and painted decoration: the face is yellow. Eyes are white with black pupils and brows. The headdress is dark green to black with yellow stripes. There are apparent traces of glaze as well.
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)