Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54)
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1349–1336 B.C. or shortly thereafter

Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1349–1336 B.C. or shortly thereafter using travertine (egyptian alabaster), blue glass, obsidian, unidentified stone measuring Jar with lid: H. 53.2 cm (20 15/16 in.); Lid (30.8.54): H… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTravertine (Egyptian alabaster), blue glass, obsidian, unidentified stone
DimensionsJar with lid: H. 53.2 cm (20 15/16 in.); Lid (30.8.54): H. 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in); diam. 16.6 cm (6 9/16 in); Jar only (07.226.1): H. 36.9 cm (14 1/2 in.); diam. 24 cm (9 7/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1907 (07.226.1) Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915 (30.8.54)
Dateca. 1349–1336 B.C. or shortly thereafter

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1349 BC – 1336 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54)?

Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54) created?

Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54) dates to ca. 1349–1336 B.C. or shortly thereafter.

What material is Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54) made from?

Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54) is crafted from travertine (egyptian alabaster), blue glass, obsidian, unidentified stone.

Where does Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54) originate?

Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54) originates from Egypt.

Is Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54) in the public domain?

Canopic Jar (07.226.1) with a Lid in the Shape of a Royal Woman's Head (30.8.54) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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