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Fragment of a canopic jar
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11
2040–1991 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 5
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
7 x 7.4 cm (2 3/4 x 2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-4-74
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionFragment of a canopic jar.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 5. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.