canopic

Antique Tin-Glazed Faience Canopic Jars. Clay. Stone. Set of four. Egypt

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Canopic jars were used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process. Internal soft organs of the deceased to be mummified were stored in these jars . . . away from the body. The jars had lids or stoppers shaped as the head of one… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-4880
Provenance/Origin: Egypt. From an antiquity collection.
Composition: Clay or Stone
Dimensions: 5.25 - 5.75" tall x ~2.5 diameter
Weight: 3.75 pounds for all four
Price: $ 295.00 UD for the set of four

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