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Canopic jar lid
Nubian
Napatan Period / Late Period, reign of Taharqa o
690–650 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid XXXVI (Tomb of Queen Atakhibaskan)
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1064
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionThis lid for a canopic jar is carved of travertine (Egyptian alabaster) in the shape of a falcon head, representing Qebhsenuef, one of the Four Sons of Horus, protectors of the viscera of the deceased. Traces of red coloring remain around the eyes, blue coloring in the incised lines of the hair/wig. It is in worn condition, likely from exposure (wind-blown sand abrasion, etc.) Otherwise it is in very good condition.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, pyramid 36 (tomb of Queen Atakhibaskan). 1917: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan.
(Accession Date: March 1, 1920)
(Accession Date: March 1, 1920)