canopic jar

Frontal view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 713
General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 713
General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 713
General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 713
Frontal view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 713 General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 713 General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 713 General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 713

Canopic vase made of stone, probably alabaster. The vase is ovoid in shape, with a flat base, and is topped with a painted head. There is an inscription on the front, bearing the name of Nessi ta-nub, the prophet of Ammon. The vase dates to the 21st Dynasty (c. 1070 - 945 BCE).

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
713
Date
XXIst Dynasty
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 200 mm x 205 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
stone; pigment
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
On display: Horniman Museum > World Gallery > World Gallery Balcony > Horniman's Vision > Horniman's Travels
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