An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Lid for Imsety, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Bronze usually made rougher by weathering

usually made rougher by weathering

surrounded by bright carnelian barrel-shaped beads

Condition:  One tubular glass bead has been repaired from two original pieces with some loss along the break line

Condition:  Expected deposits

Dimensions:  Height: 6 5/8 inch (16

An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Lid for Imsety, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Bronze usually made rougher by weatheringCentral to the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians was the desire to preserve the body for all eternity. To this end, during the process of mummification, the major internal organs of the body, including the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines were removed and embalmed separately and stored in canopic jars. Each canopic lid was given the heads of the four sons of Horus who protected the internal organs. Imsety, depicted here wearing a