Alabaster Canopic Jar

Alabaster Canopic Jar, Egypt, possibly 400 BC, cylindrical jar slightly tapering at the base, the stopper carved to depict the baboon-headed god Hapi, the head with traces of gilt and paint, overall ht. 17 1/4 in. Provenance: Descended in a private collection, Wilmington, Massachusetts. Note: Accompanied by an undated typed description from Shreve, Crump & Low, Boston. Estimate $400-600 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.