Canopic jar Inscribed for Neferi
Each of four jars in Neferi's set of canopic jars is decorated with human arms and hands that hold a was-scepter (right hand) and an ankh (left hand). These arms probably indicate the protection of the deity who is invoked in the inscription on each jar - in this case Qebehsenuef, who protected the intestines which were probably originally stored inside.
Artwork Details
- Title: Canopic jar Inscribed for Neferi
- Period: New Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 18
- Date: ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt; Said to be from Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis)
- Medium: Pottery, Nile B, red ochre wash, paint
- Dimensions: H. 30 cm (11 13/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
- Object Number: 11.150.44
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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ca. 1360 B.C.
ca. 1349–1330 B.C. or shortly thereafter
ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
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