Egyptian Canopic Jar with 'Words spoken by Nephthys'

NEW KINGDOM, 19TH DYNASTY, 1292-1189 BC

9 1/2" (6.8 kg, 24cm).

A large polished alabaster jar with tapering body, incised rectangular panel to one side with three columns of hieroglyphic text beginning: 'Words spoken by Nephthys...' placing the vessel under the protection of Nephthys and Hapi; the body of the jar is with slightly corrupt inscription, but is clearly under the protection of the goddess (sister of Isis) and would have held the lungs.

Provenance

Property of a central London gallery; formerly with Archéologie, Pierre Bergé & Associés, Paris, 26 November 2013, lot 65 [part], sold for €31,250 (inc. bp); previously in a private Israeli collection formed in the 1960s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0029

Egyptian Canopic Jar with 'Words spoken by Nephthys'

Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,625

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