Statuette of Thoeris
Egyptian Art
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Lid of a canopic chest
| Date | 2nd-1st centuries BC |
|---|---|
| Object type | tomb equipment |
| Medium, technique | wood, painted |
| Dimensions | 12 x 10 cm |
| Inventory number | 56.96-E |
| Collection | Egyptian Art |
| On view | This artwork is not on display |
This wooden lid belongs to the canopic chest catalogued under inv. no. 51.2754. It shows traces of red paint and two drilled holes at the top, probably for attachment of a wooden figure (possibly that of a hawk), which is now lost.
This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.
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