Canopic Chest of Senbi ca. 1961–1878 Middle Kingdom This canopic box was part of the burial equipment of the steward Senbi, which also included the Museum’s famous hippopotamus (nicknamed "William" – see ). The box is inscribed with recitations of the four sons of Horus and invocation of offerings in the name of Anubis. The inner lid is surmounted by four wooden heads representing the four sons of Horus, the guardians of the Canopic Chest of Senbi. ca. 1961–1878 Wood (ziziphus sp.), paint, string. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb B3 of the nomarch
Canopic Chest of Senbi ca. 1961–1878 Middle Kingdom This canopic box was part of the burial equipment of the steward Senbi, which also included the Museum’s famous hippopotamus (nicknamed "William" – see ). The box is inscribed with recitations of the four sons of Horus and invocation of offerings in the name of Anubis. The inner lid is surmounted by four wooden heads representing the four sons of Horus, the guardians of the Canopic Chest of Senbi. ca. 1961–1878 Wood (ziziphus sp.), paint, string. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb B3 of the nomarch Senbi II, pit 1 (steward Senbi), Khashaba excavations, 1910–11. Dynasty 12
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