Egyptian Artca. 1349–1336 B.C. or shortly thereafterCanopic 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
| Medium | Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), blue glass, obsidian, unidentified stone |
| Dimensions | Jar 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.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Theodore M. Davis, 1907 (07.226.1) Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915 (30.8.54) |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.