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Canopic Jar of Manhata

New Kingdom
ca. 1479–1425 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 118
This is one of two canopic jars inscribed with the name Manhata that are on display in the Museum (see also 18.8.1a, b). Originally, Manhata had four such jars, each meant to hold one of the four internal organs (liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines) removed during the mummification process. The text on this jar places the organ inside under the protection of Duamutef, one of the Four Sons of Horus.

Manhata, whose name suggests that she came from western Asia, also had a silver libation jar (18.8.22a, b) and a heart amulet (26.8.144) inscribed with her name.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Canopic Jar of Manhata
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Reign: reign of Thutmose III
  • Date: ca. 1479–1425 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the Three Foreign Wives of Thutmose III
  • Medium: Limestone, blue paste
  • Dimensions: H. jar 31.4 cm (12 3/8 in.); h. jar with lid 39.6 cm (15 9/16 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1917
  • Object Number: 18.8.3a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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