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Shawabty Jar with Lid (lid)

1295–1069 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasties 19–20

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Medium
Nile silt ware; lid of limestone
Measurements
Diameter: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.); Overall: 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.642.b
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular limestone lid, likely once used as a cover, features a flat, weathered surface in muted tan and beige tones. Mottled dark gray and black spots are scattered across its pitted face. The irregular circumference is broken by a small, semi-circular notch at the base. Centered against a neutral gradient, the disk casts a soft shadow to the right, emphasizing its rough texture and worn, ancient quality.

Shawabty Jar with Lid (lid)

1295–1069 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasties 19–20

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