Canopic jar of princess Sithathoryunet - Duamutef ca. 1887–1813 Middle Kingdom 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. The inscriptions on the jars invoke the four funerary goddesses and the Four Sons of Horus who protect these organs. The inscription on this jar invokes Neith and Duamutef, who protect the Canopic jar of princess Sithathoryunet - Duamutef. ca.
Canopic jar of princess Sithathoryunet - Duamutef ca. 1887–1813 Middle Kingdom 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. The inscriptions on the jars invoke the four funerary goddesses and the Four Sons of Horus who protect these organs. The inscription on this jar invokes Neith and Duamutef, who protect the Canopic jar of princess Sithathoryunet - Duamutef. ca. 1887–1813 Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), paint. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), BSAE excavations 1914. Dynasty 12
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