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Canopic Jar Lid

1926.02.0258A

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Artifact Identification Canopic Jar Lid   (1926.02.0258A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 712 – 304 BCE
Culture Egyptian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 11.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 10.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 6.2 cm
Weight 833 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction no, Head shaped lid is original, and jar is a reproduction.

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