An Egyptian wood canopic jar with stopper
Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, circa 1976-1793 B.C.
The jar of typical form, made in two parts and joined with tenons, the stopper in the form of a human-headed canopic deity, the face in ochre and brown, the wig, eyes, eyebrows and jar painted in black, 37.5cm high注脚Provenance:
Alexandre Varielle (1909-1951) collection.
Anonymous sale; Pierre Bergé & Associes, Paris, 17 June 2010, lot 144.
Private collection, North America, acquired at the above sale.