Canopic Jar of Princess Sithathoryunet - Qebehsenuef, ca. 1887–1813
Canopic Jar of Princess Sithathoryunet - Qebehsenuef, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1887–1813 , From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), BSAE excavations 1914, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), paint, Overall: H. cm (14 3/4 in.); Diam cm (8 7/16 in.), The four canopic jars of the king's daughter Sithathoryunet all have human-headed lids like most jars dating to the Middle Kingdom. The jars were intended to store the four internal organs removed during mummification, the lungs, liver, intestines, and stomach
Size: 3671px × 5057px
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