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Canopic jar lid
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 12.4 x 12.7 cm (4 7/8 x 5 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1576
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionThis lid for a canopic jar is fashioned of pink/buff-colored pottery in the shape of a human head. The hair/wig is painted a dull brown with black and drab yellow stripes. A thick red paint has been used for the face; it has flaked off in many areas to expose an underlying yellow layer. The eyes are painted white with black pupils, and additional black lines detial the brows, ears, and outline of the eyes. Several small fragment have broken off.
This lid is similar to object 72.1575.
This lid is similar to object 72.1575.
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)