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Padiuf?s False Canopic Jars, 22nd Dynasty, c1550BC-1069 BC
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Padiuf?s False Canopic Jars, 22nd Dynasty, c1550BC-1069 BC
Padiuf?s False Canopic Jars, 22nd Dynasty, c1550BC-1069 BC. Containers used to store internal organs removed from the deceaseds body during mummification. Their stoppers were made in the likeness of Horus?s four sons, funerary gods whose role was to guard the internal organs. Qebehsenuef, with the head of a falcon, looked after the intestines, Hapy, with the head of a baboon, safeguarded the lungs, Duamutef, with the head of a jackal, protected the stomach, and Imsety, with a human head, looked after the liver. Louvre
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11th Century Bc 16th Century Bc 22nd Dynasty Ancient Egypt Canopic Jar Funerary Internal Organ Late Period Louvre Mummification Musee Du Louvre Ancient Egyptian Mike Dixon Mizraim
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This print showcases Padiuf's False Canopic Jars, dating back to the 22nd Dynasty in ancient Egypt. These remarkable containers were specifically designed to store the internal organs of the deceased during the mummification process. Each jar is adorned with stoppers resembling Horus's four sons, who served as funerary gods responsible for guarding these vital organs. Qebehsenuef, depicted with a falcon head, safeguarded the intestines; Hapy, represented by a baboon head, protected the lungs; Duamutef, portrayed with a jackal head, watched over the stomach; and Imsety, characterized by a human head, took care of the liver. The intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail on these jars are truly awe-inspiring. Displayed at Louvre Museum in France, this artifact offers us an intriguing glimpse into ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding death and afterlife. It serves as a testament to their rich religious traditions and artistic prowess. The vibrant colors and meticulous design of these canopic jars make them stand out among other artifacts from that era. They symbolize not only reverence for life but also respect for its preservation even beyond death. As we admire this piece at Musee du Louvre or through this print captured by CM Dixon (Mike Dixon), we are transported back in time to witness one of humanity's most fascinating civilizations - Ancient Egypt - where art merged seamlessly with religion and mythology.
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