were among the most popular designs in New Kingdom Egypt
Darwin2003 Kurruwarri Wirijarlu - Big Story
Provenance: Tom Carson private collection
refined finish that complements any collection
This example has a blue glass handle applied to a clear-molded main body
An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Lid for Imsety, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Fine Art were among the most popularCentral to the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians was the desire to preserve the body for all eternity. To this end, during the process of mummification, the major internal organs of the body, including the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines were removed and embalmed separately and stored in canopic jars. Each canopic lid was given the heads of the four sons of Horus who protected the internal organs. Imsety, depicted here wearing a