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Canopic jar, detailed in black ink. Found in Tomb E11. The heads of the jars represent the four sons of Horus.
Method of acquisition: Given (1900) by Egyptian Research Account
26th Dynasty
-664
BCE
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-525
BCE
Accession number: E.217a.1900
Primary reference Number: 50233
Oldadmincategory: S
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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