Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · vessel
Canopic jar Middle KingdomLisht South
Description
Canopic jar, Imhotep. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1859–1640 B.C. Wood, gesso, paint, linen, possibly human remains. H. 44 cm (17 5/16 in). From: tomb of Imhotep, Tomb 5102, Lisht South, Memphite Region, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations, 1913–14. Credit: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1914.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116431117 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 14.3.32a, b tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 555723 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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