Ancient Egyptian canopic jar of Amon Padiouf depicting the falcon headed Qebehsenuef, 1079-664 BC, wood, Louvre Museum. Inv N2952. Qebehsenuef, the f

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Ancient Egyptian canopic jar of Amon Padiouf depicting the falcon headed Qebehsenuef, 1079-664 BC, wood, Louvre Museum. Inv N2952. Qebehsenuef, the falcon-headed god representing the West, whose jar contained the intestines and was protected by the goddess Serqet. Canopic jars were used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process to store and preserve the viscera of their owner for the afterlife. The canopic jars were four in number, each for the safekeeping of particular human organs: the stomach, intestines, lungs, and liver, all of which, it was believed, would be needed in the afterlife.

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Location: Louvre Museum
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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