<em>Canopic Jar and Lid (Depicting a Jackal)</em>, 664-404 B.C.E. Limestone, 11 9/16 (29.3 cm) high x 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm) diameter. 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

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Dates:664-404 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 11 9/16 (29.3 cm) high x 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm) diameter

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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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