Canopic Jar of Ruiu
Object type: Canopic Jar, Ruiu, human head, Imsety
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 18, early
Reign: reign of Thutmose I–early sole Thutmose III
Date: ca. 1504–1447 B.C.
Medium: Pottery, Marl B, paint
Dimensions: Overall H. 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in). Lid: H. of lid 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.) Jar: H. 24 cm (24 cm (9 7/16 in.)
Geography: From    Egypt Upper Egypt, Thebes Asasif
Locale: Tomb of Neferkhawet (MMA 729), east chamber
Locus: Burial of Ruiu (IV), inside canopic box
Excavation: MMA excavations, 1934–35
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1935
Accession year: 1935