Canopic box of Hatnefer. Dimensions: Box: H. ca. 53 cm (20 7/8 in.) ; W. 52 cm (20 1/2 in.); D. 51.5 cm (20 1/4 in.)Lid: H. of lid 2.5 cm (1 in.); W. 51 cm (20 1/16 in.); D. 51 cm (20 1/16 in.)Overall: H. 55 cm (21 5/8 in..); L. of sledge 79 cm (31 1/8 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 18, early. Reign: reign of Thutmose II-Early Joint reign. Date: ca. 1492-1473 B.C..In 1936, the Museum's Egyptian Expedition discovered a rock-cut tomb on a hillside just below the offering chapel of Senenmut, one of Hatshepsut's best known officials. The tomb had been prepared for the burial of Senenmut's mother, Hatnefer, who had died in her 70s, early in the joint reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. By this time, Senenmut had become an important official, and he could provide a comparatively rich burial for his mother, including this canopic box.The box and lid are made of cypress which has been covered with a layer of linen and gesso, and painted white. Inside the two leaves of an inner lid pivot open to

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Canopic box of Hatnefer. Dimensions: Box: H. ca. 53 cm (20 7/8 in.) ; W. 52 cm (20 1/2 in.); D. 51.5 cm (20 1/4 in.)Lid: H. of lid 2.5 cm (1 in.); W. 51 cm (20 1/16 in.); D. 51 cm (20 1/16 in.)Overall: H. 55 cm (21 5/8 in..); L. of sledge 79 cm (31 1/8 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 18, early. Reign: reign of Thutmose II-Early Joint reign. Date: ca. 1492-1473 B.C..In 1936, the Museum's Egyptian Expedition discovered a rock-cut tomb on a hillside just below the offering chapel of Senenmut, one of Hatshepsut's best known officials. The tomb had been prepared for the burial of Senenmut's mother, Hatnefer, who had died in her 70s, early in the joint reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. By this time, Senenmut had become an important official, and he could provide a comparatively rich burial for his mother, including this canopic box.The box and lid are made of cypress which has been covered with a layer of linen and gesso, and painted white. Inside the two leaves of an inner lid pivot open to

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