Canopic Jar in the Form of a Jackal
Canopic Jar in the Form of a Jackal
Culture
Egyptian
Creation date
664-332 B.C.
Materials
limestone
Dimensions
H: 12 1/2 in.
Credit line
Emma Harter Sweetser Fund
Accession number
28.246
Collection
Currently On View In
Frances Parker Appel Gallery
The jackal (called Duamutef) held the stomach, and was associated with Neith, the goddess of war and hunting.
Egyptian and Near Eastern Art
The jackal (called Duamutef) held the stomach, and was associated with Neith, the goddess of war and hunting.
