<em>Canopic Jar and Lid (Depicting a Jackal)</em>, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Limestone, 12 × Diam. 4 3/4 in. (30.5 × 12.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.894Ea-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.894Ea-b_front_PS1.jpg)

Canopic Jar and Lid (Depicting a Jackal)

Medium: Limestone

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:664–525 B.C.E., or later

Dimensions: 12 × Diam. 4 3/4 in. (30.5 × 12.1 cm)

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Accession Number: 37.894Ea-b

Image: 37.894Ea-b_front_PS1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
One limestone canopic jar (b) with stopper in the form of Duamutef, the jackal-headed god. The head is roughly modelled but in proportion to the jar. An inscription within a rectangular panel is incised upon front. Condition: No trace of paint remains. Slight chipping here and there, but otherwise in excellent condition. Found with 37.895E-.897E.

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