|  Sign in
logo ancientpoint.com      avaluer.net

4 Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars (990–969 Bc)

4 Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars (990–969 Bc) Egyptian photo   Category : Antiquities > Egyptian
Click photo to enlarge
4 Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars (990–969 Bc) Egyptian photo 14 Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars (990–969 Bc) Egyptian photo 2

    

Uploaded by vitunifinance on Jun 10, 2017
        
Known Information
Category : Antiquities > EgyptianItem Id: 191310
Material: StoneProvenance: Luxor
More info
Height15 cm
Width5 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
Made of faience
Do you know more?



All trademarks, brands and images are property and copyright of their owners.
Copyright © 2012 ancientpoint.com. All rights reserved.
, Privacy Policy