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Ancient Egyptian Canopic Priest Statues Antique Rare Antique Pharaonic Unique BCDescription
**The canopus** is a system of vessels used in mummification in ancient Egypt, especially during the New Kingdom. It was used to preserve the internal organs of the dead after mummification, and was an essential part of funerary rituals. Here are some details about the canopus and its relationship to the sons of Horus:
Canopic Jars
1. **Types**:- A canopic jar usually consists of four vessels, each dedicated to a specific internal organ: the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines.
2. **Design**:- The jars were often made of stone or pottery, and were decorated with engravings representing the sons of Horus.
Sons of Horus
1. **Characters**:- The four sons of Horus are known as the "Four Sons of Horus", and they are:- **Amset**: represents the liver.- **Hapy**: represents the lungs.- **Duamutef**: represents the stomach.- **Qebehsenu**: represents the intestines.
2. **Symbolism**:- Each Son of Horus was considered a protector of the organ they represented, and they were believed to provide protection for the dead in the afterlife.
Use in Funeral Rituals
- Canopic jars were placed in a special chamber within the tomb, and were often buried with the deceased.- They were considered essential to ensure eternal life for the dead, as it was believed that mummified organs should be preserved for use in the afterlife.
Cultural Heritage
- The canopic jar is an important part of ancient Egyptian funerary rituals, and represents the ancient Egyptians' understanding of the soul and life after death.- Canopic jars remain one of the most prominent cultural symbols in ancient Egyptian history, and have been found in many royal and noble tombs.SizeHeight: 14 cm.
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