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Canopic Jar Lid
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Canopic Jar Lid

Artist/Maker Artist Unknown Artist Unknown
Dateca. 2030-1640 BCE
CultureEgyptian
Mediumpottery and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 4 x 4 1/8 in. (10.2 x 10.5 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineMuseum purchase through funds from Andrew J. Sordoni
Terms
    Object number58.105.003
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of Egypt and the Near East
    DescriptionCanopic jars held the mummified remains of the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines. The earliest jars, like this one, had lids in the form of a human face.
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    Jar
    Artist Unknown
    1550-1295 BCE
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    Beaker Jar
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 2700 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Lid
    Artist Unknown
    7th to 12th century
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    Mask from Sarcophagus Lid
    Artist Unknown
    716-30 BCE
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    Mask from Sarcophagus Lid
    Artist Unknown
    716-30 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Oil Lamp
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Image Not Available for Portrait Head
    Portrait Head
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1st century BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bottle
    Artist Unknown
    1st millenium BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bowl
    Artist Unknown
    2000-1650 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pot
    Artist Unknown
    1st millenium BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pitcher
    Artist Unknown
    1st millenium BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Portrait Head
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1st century BCE
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