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Egyptian Museum, Cairo. 650 B.C. Canopic Jars were in used to store various internal organs removed during the process of mummification. They were four in number and eventually came to represent the Four Sons of Horus. Duamutef, the jackal-headed jar representing the east, contained the stomach and was protected by the goddess Neith. Qebehsenuef, the falcon-headed jar representing the west, contained the intestines and was protected by the goddess Selket. Hapi, the baboon-headed jar representing the north, contained the lungs and was protected by the goddess Nephthys. Imseti, the human-headed jar representing the south, contained the liver and was protected by the goddess Isis.

Made from designer resin, aged sandstone finish, lids open, 9"H each.

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