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Canopic jar lid
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 14 x 13 cm (5 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.616
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionThis lid to a canopic jar is carved of fine-grained limestone. It takes the form of a human human head with well modelled features. It likely represents Imsety, one of the Four Sons of Horus, protectors of the viscera of the deceased. There are no traces of painted accents or details. Some discolorations and slight incrustations are evident on the stone. Some chipping has affected the lower rim of the head's hair/wig. Otherwise it is in good condition.
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)