This small canopic jar, made of painted limestone, has a flattened oval form with a flat base. The lid, shaped as a human head with a wig, fits perfectly onto the rim of the jar. Traces of black-grey paint remain on the face and body, evidence of its original decoration.
This 3D model was created in collaboration with the Museo Egizio in Turin with the support of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze.
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Egypt, probably New Kingdom (ca. 1550–1070 BCE)
Painted limestone
Overall height 22.8 cm; jar height 13.8 cm
MAEC, Egyptian Collection
