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A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar with Base, Early 20th Century

$5,315
£4,081.41
€4,682.02
CA$7,468.20
A$8,363.91
CHF 4,364.15
MX$102,161.58
NOK 55,524.71
SEK 52,338.69
DKK 34,941.34

About the Item

A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar with Base, Early 20th Century Description: The jar with a lid in the form of a humanoid head wearing the pharaonic nemes headdress and false beard, identifying the figure as the god Imsety. One of the four sons of Horus, all of whom are represented in the typical quartet of canopic jars as protectors of the dead and their removed organs, the humanoid god Imsety is charged with safekeeping the liver. The main body of the jar depicting multiple scenes of deities, including the wedded siblings Ra and Hathor, along with representations of Pharaohs (as evidenced by the atef and dual name cartouches) granting offerings to the god Amun, a common theme in Egyptian art, a large scarab and sun disc medallion to the front, descending to twisted rope moulding at the foot of the jar, raised atop a stepped and inscribed dais base. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 36.5cm. Diameter: 15cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.38 in (36.5 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    ARMADALE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GS356 CP/MLCTP1stDibs: LU8952245516082

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