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Canopic chest of Hapiankhtifi

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 112
The canopic box of the steward Hapyankhtifi was found in a pit tomb at Meir along with his three coffins (12.183.11a–c). The box has four inner compartments that is covered by an inner lid. It is decorated in a style similar to his rectangular inner coffin (11.183.11b). A so-called kheker frieze is depicted at the top of the box, and a gilded eye panel adorns one side. The inscriptions include offering rituals from the coffin texts as well as recitations by the four sons of Horus and the four associated protective goddesses: Isis, Nephthys, Neit, and Selqet. The outside lid is decorated with stars.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Canopic chest of Hapiankhtifi
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 12
  • Date: ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb of Hapiankhtifi, Khashaba excavations, 1910–12
  • Medium: Painted and gilded wood (Juniperus sp.)
  • Dimensions: 20 7/8 in. (53 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1912
  • Object Number: 12.183.14a–c
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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