Canopic Jar

92-2-92.1

From: Sudan | Nuri

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number 92-2-92.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Napatan
Provenience Sudan | Nuri
Locus Pyramid XXXVI Room A
Date Made 690-664 BCE
Section Egyptian
Materials Alabaster
Inscription Language Hieroglyphic
Description

Alabaster canopic jar. Hieroglyphic inscription on shoulder - 3 columns containing the cartouche of Alakhebasken. Lid depicting jackal-headed Duamutef is missing. Associated lid (92-2-92.2) was not found with it.

Height 31.5 cm
Outside Diameter 18 cm
Credit Line Exchange with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, 1992
Other Number 17-2-1889 - Field No SF | MFA23.745 - Boston Museum of Fine Arts Number

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