Canopic Jar of Ruiu New KingdomAsasif
Description
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, reign of Thutmose I–early sole Thutmose III, ca. 1504–1447 B.C. Pottery, Marl B, paint. Overall H. 33 cm (13 in.). Lid: H. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.); Diam. 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.); Diam. of rim 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.). Jar: H. 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.). From: Tomb of Neferkhawet (MMA 729), east chamber, Burial of Ruiu (IV), inside canopic box, Asasif, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations, 1934–35. Subject: Hieroglyphs. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1935.
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- MMA 35.3.36 PNM textAsasif
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Cross-references (5)
- Wikidata-Q Q116273961 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 35.3.36a, b tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 549138 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- PNM-Object pnm:83911700 tier-2 (inventory-match)
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