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4 Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars (990–969 Bc)

4 Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars (990–969 Bc) Egyptian photo   Category : Antiquities > Egyptian
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Category : Antiquities > EgyptianItem Id: 191041
Material: Stone
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Height16 cm
Width7 cm
ICanopic jars were used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummificaton process to store and preserve the viscera of their owner for the afterlife
They were commonly either carved from limestone or were made of pottery
The oldest date from the Eleventh or the Twelfth dynasty, and are made of stone or wood
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