Fragments of a Canopic Jar Inscribed for Senimen
Unknown Artist
ca. 1479–1458 B.C.
Medium
Pottery (Marl A4), paint
Dimensions
No dimensions available
Classification
Canopic jar, Senimen, fragments, Qebehsenuef
Period
New Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1935
Accession Number
35.3.333b.1, .2
Art Historical Context
These fragments from a canopic jar, inscribed for Senimen, offer a poignant glimpse into ancient Egyptian funerary practices during the New Kingdom's Dynasty 18 (ca. 1479–1458 B.C.). Canopic jars were essential vessels in mummification rituals, designed to safeguard the deceased's internal organs—lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines—each protected by one of the Four Sons of Horus. Crafted for Senimen, a noble or official of some standing, this jar would have played a vital role in ensuring the afterlife journey, reflecting the Egyptians' profound belief in immortality and the body's preservat...