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Canopic jar lid
Canopic jar lid

Canopic jar lid

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MediumCeramic
ClassificationsContainers
Object number1935.52.4
DescriptionCrouching dog-faced baboon (cynocephalus ape) carved of soft white limestone. Fur indicated by incised lines. Wearing a pectoral probably showing the "silver boat which bore his White Disk across the heavens." Traces of red paint in recesses. Hole in top of head, possibly for Disk and crescent (?). On a round, plain base.
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