Canopic jar of Tjes-bastet-peret with lid in the shape of a jackal head

22. Dynasty, time of Osorkon II, 873-844 BC

On view: Museum of Art History, Egyptian-Oriental Collection Room I

Canopes were used to absorb the parts removed from the body of the dead, such as the liver, lungs, stomach and entrails, during mummification. Usually four vessels were provided for this purpose, the lid of which was opened from the 19th Dynasty (about from 1300 BC) are formed by four different heads. These heads correspond to the four sons of Horus, who were responsible for protecting the canopes and their respective contents. The canope has a lid in the shape of a jackal head. This is the Horusson Duamutef. His name also appears in the inscription, which is engraved on the vessel inserted in blue-green paste. This canope belongs to the complete set of four vessels for Tjes-bastet-peret, inventory number 3561-3564. 

Time:

22. Dynasty, time of Osorkon II, 873-844 BC

Object Name

Canopic jar 

Culture

Egyptian

Location of discovery:

Thebes

Material/technology:

Calcite

Dimensions:

H 37.2 cm, Dm 19.4 cm

Copyright

Art History Museum, Egyptian - Oriental Collection

Invs.

Egyptian Collection, INV 3563

Provenance

1854 Gift from F. Champion

Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

https://www.khm.at/en/artworks/kanope-der-tjes-bastet-peret-mit-deckel-in-form-eines-schakalkopfes-318997-1