Canopic Jar
Object Number:
92-2-92.1
Current Location:
Collections storage
Culture:
Napatan
Provenience:
Sudan
Nuri
Locus:
Pyramid XXXVI Room A
Date Made:
690-664 BC
Early Date:
-690
Late Date:
-664
Section:
Egyptian
Materials:
Alabaster
Description:
Alabaster canopic jar. Hieroglyphic inscription on shoulder - 3 columns containing the cartouche of Alakhebasken. Lid depicting hawk-headed Qebesenuf (?) is missing. Associated lid (92-2-92.2) was not found with it.
Height:
31.5cm
Outside Diamater:
18cm
Credit Line:
Exchange with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Other Number:
| 17-2-1889 | - | Field No SF |
| MFA23.745 | - | Other Number |
Bibliography:
[Book] O'Connor, David. 1993. Ancient Nubia: Egypt's Rival in Africa. : Page/Fig./Plate: 144/81
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