One of a set of four canopic jars used to preserve the internal organs of Prince Hornakht, each in the form of one of the Four Sons of Horus
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One of a set of four canopic jars used to preserve the internal organs of Prince Hornakht, each in the form of one of the Four Sons of Horus

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One of a set of four canopic jars used to preserve the internal organs of Prince Hornakht, each in the form of one of the Four Sons of Horus, The human headed Imsety which contained the liver. On the front is a hieroglyphic text calling on Isis for additional protection. Egypt. Ancient Egyptian. 22nd Dynasty, c 850 825 BC. Tanis.

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Werner Forman Archive/ Egyptian Museum, Cairo

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Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman

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