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A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar, Early 20th Century

$2,990
£2,237.97
€2,586
CA$4,146.13
A$4,644.20
CHF 2,414.47
MX$57,346.55
NOK 30,758.43
SEK 29,077.31
DKK 19,298.16
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A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in Rome in 2007. Description: The bronze 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 body encircled by a frieze band depicting various fragments of the Dendera temple zodiac reliefs, including the wedded twin gods Shu and Tefnut holding hands, followed by a procession of various other deities, descending to lower geometric bands, raised atop a fluted socle in a depressed bowl, the everted rim with a band of winged scarabs and sun discs issuing serpents. Dimensions: Height: 19cm Diameter: 17cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Diameter: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    ARMADALE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GS355 CP/MBSNG1stDibs: LU8952244765242

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