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Two limestone canopic jars with lids and extra (third) lid (does not fit 12-11-49); jar bored and cavity widened above by chiseling, outside chiseled and smoothed.
Illustration: Yes

Details

ID
HUMFA_12-11-50
Alternate IDs
12-11-50; HUMFA_12-11-50
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Tomb equipment-Canopics and canopic Boxes
Period
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3 - Dynasty 8
Entry Date
11/15/1912
Title
Limestone canopic jars and lids
Medium
Limestone
Dimensions
Height: 21 cm Diameter: 17 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Provenance
Pit G 2353 B, [chamber]
Bibliography
Simpson, William Kelly. Mastabas of the Western Cemetery, Part 1: Sekhemka (G 1029); Tjetu I (G 2001); Iasen (G 2196); Penmeru (G 2197); Hagy, Nefertjentet, and Herunefer (G 2352/53); Djaty, Tjetu II, and Nimesti (G 2337X, 2343, 2366). Giza Mastabas 4. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1980, p. 37, pl. LXc.
Problems/Questions
MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

Photos 4

Published Documents 1

Unpublished Documents 1