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Canopic jar stopper
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Canopic jar stopper

Dateca. 1991-1885 B.C.
Label TextDuring mummification, the major organs were removed from the body to prevent decay, separately mummified, and placed in canopic jars. During the Middle Kingdom, it was popular to seal these jars with lids carved as human heads.
Object number91.77
ProvenanceMartin Stansfeld, New York, New York; [Sotheby’s, New York, New York, Sale December 2, 1988, Lot No. 47 (NB: page missing in catalogue in SAM library)]; Collection of Harmer Johnson, New York, New York; purchased from Harmer Johnson by Seattle Art Museum / Margaret E. Fuller Acquisition Fund, Seattle, Washington, September 9, 1991
Credit LineMargaret E. Fuller Purchase Fund
Dimensions5 3/8 in. (13.63 cm) Girth: 17 in.
MediumAlabaster, paint
Cosmetic jar
Egyptian
ca. 1550 - 1295 B.C.
Object number: 64.78
Egyptian
Object number: 81.17.1519
Kohl Jar
Egyptian
ca. 3000 B.C.
Object number: 33.175
Vase
Egyptian
Object number: 44.32
Vessel: Hydria
Egyptian
Object number: 52.116
Amphora
Egyptian
Object number: 47.10
Amphora
Egyptian
Object number: 47.11
Headrest
Egyptian
2680 B.C. - 2420 B.C.
Object number: 52.46
Sumerian
4th-3rd millennium B.C.
Object number: 41.101
Babylonian
ca. 2000 B.C.
Object number: 41.99
Funerary Relief
1st century B.C.
Object number: 63.42
Table: Kiss of Judas
Object number: 67.35