Here is a very nice clay canopic jar. Canopic jars were used for storing the viscera of the deceased. The composition of these jars ranged from clay/terracotta, wood, limestone, to alabaster depending upon the wealth of the individual. The more wealthy the person, the better the jar and lids were decorated and sculpted. Canopic jars usually contained the lids of the four sons of Horus.(see lids available below). This is a very nice clay jar. It is painted ivory, and has red hieroglyphic text expressing prayers running down the middle of the jar. The jar is completely intact, and is magnificent to view. The painting, color, and hieroglyphics are excellent! I am very proud to present this for your consideration!
ESTIMATED VALUE= $1,500.00
MY PRICE= $1,300.00
SIZE= 8.5" (VERY LARGE IN SIZE)
COMPOSITION= CLAY
CONDITION= TOTALLY INTACT WITHOUT RESTORATION
PERIOD= 26TH DYNASTY EGYPT
STATUS= AVAILABLE
This is an ancient Egyptian canopic jar lid. It comes from the 26th Dynasty (ca. 600 B.C), or earlier. Canopic jars were used to house the viscera, and usually depicted the four sons of Horus. This particular lid depicts the head of Amset, the human-headed son of Horus. The four sons of Horus were protectors of the individuals from danger. This lid is completely intact and in tremendous shape. It is composed of a clay substance. It measures 3.5" in height, and approximately 4" in diameter. This is a very sizeable and rare artifact!
ESTIMATED VALUE= $975.00
MY PRICE= $700.00
PERIOD= EGYPT, LATE PERIOD TO 600 B.C
COMPOSITION= CLAY
CONDITION= INTACT W/OUT RESTORATION
SIZE= 3.5" IN HEIGHT, 4" IN DIAMETER
STATUS= AVAILABLE
This is another ancient Egyptian canopic jar lid. It also comes from the 26th Dynasty (ca. 600 B.C). Canopic jars were used to house the viscera, and usually depicted the four sons of Horus. This particular lid depicts the head of Quebeseneuf, the falcon-headed son of Horus. This lid is completely intact and in tremendous shape. It is composed of limestone. Limestone was usually reserved for individuals with more wealth. This lid is larger than the one listed above, and is carved into the limestone. It measures 5" in height, and approximately 4.5" in diameter. This is a very sizeable and rare artifact! Very heavy.
ESTIMATED VALUE= $1,200.00
MY PRICE= $900.00
PERIOD= EGYPT, LATE PERIOD TO 600 B.C
COMPOSITION= LIMESTONE
CONDITION= INTACT W/OUT RESTORATION
SIZE= 5" IN HEIGHT, 4.5" IN DIAMETER
STATUS= AVAILABLE
