Assorted Egyptian Canopic Jars adorned with intricate hieroglyphic motifs and gilded in shimmering gold, each jar represents a protective deity overseeing a specific organ.
Each Egyptian Canopic jar is made from resin and has been finished in golds reds and blue colours. The head is a lid and comes off each jar revealing a handy small storage compartment.
Canopic Jars were used in the mummification process. The removed body parts were cleaned and mummified, then placed into four special jars called canopic jars. Each canopic jar had a lid with the head of a god. Imsety (a male headed god) guarded the liver. Qebehsenuef, (a falcon-headed god) held the intestines. Hapy (a baboon-headed god) looked after the lungs. Duamutef (a jackal-headed god) guarded the stomach. The heart remained in the body as it was believed to be important in a ceremony that took place in the afterlife.
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Four different designs available. Please be aware colours and designs for this item may vary and can be held for a short time only. Items selected will be depending on current availability of stock. If you have a preferred colour or design you would like, please contact us before you place your order to discuss designs that are currently in stock. If you do not contact us, a random colour/design will be sent.
Materials: Resin
Dimensions: 12cm height
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