Canopic jar stopper
ca. 1991-1885 B.C.
During 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.
Alabaster, paint
5 3/8 in. (13.63 cm)
Girth: 17 in.
Margaret E. Fuller Purchase Fund
91.77
Provenance: Martin 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
