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Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art: Canopic Jar and Lid (Depicting a Human)

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Canopic Jar and Lid (Depicting a Human)

Medium: Limestone
Place Made: Egypt
Dates: 664-525 B.C.E. or later
Dynasty: XXVI Dynasty (or later)
Period: Late Period
Dimensions: 10 7/16 in. (26.5 cm) high x 4 1.2 in. (11.4 cm) diameter
Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 37.896Ea-b
Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Image: Overall, 37.896Ea_b_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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