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Thoth as Baboon, Canopic Jar, 22nd Dynasty, c1550BC-1069 BC
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Thoth as Baboon, Canopic Jar, 22nd Dynasty, c1550BC-1069 BC
Thoth as Baboon, Canopic Jar, 22nd Dynasty, c1550BC-1069 BC. Containers used to store internal organs removed from the deceaseds body during mummification. Their stoppers were made in the likeness of Horus?s sons, funerary gods whose role was to guard the internal organs. Qebehsenuef, with the head of a falcon, looked after the intestines, Hapy, with the head of a baboon, safeguarded the lungs, Duamutef, with the head of a jackal, protected the stomach, and Imsety, with a human head, looked after the liver. Louvre
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11th Century Bc 16th Century Bc 22nd Dynasty Ancient Egypt Baboon Canopic Jar Funerary Internal Organ Late Period Louvre Mummification Musee Du Louvre Thoth Ancient Egyptian Mike Dixon Mizraim
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This print showcases a remarkable artifact from ancient Egypt - the Thoth as Baboon Canopic Jar. Created during the 22nd Dynasty, which spanned from c1550BC to 1069 BC, this jar was used to store the internal organs of the deceased during mummification. Each organ had its own guardian deity, and these gods were represented by intricately crafted stoppers on the jars. Horus's sons played a crucial role in safeguarding these vital organs. Qebehsenuef, depicted with a falcon head, protected the intestines; Hapy, portrayed as a baboon-headed god, watched over the lungs; Duamutef, with his jackal head, guarded the stomach; and Imsety, bearing a human head, looked after the liver. The Thoth as Baboon Canopic Jar is housed in one of the world's most renowned museums - The Louvre. Its presence there allows visitors to immerse themselves in ancient Egyptian culture and gain insights into their beliefs surrounding death and burial practices. This artifact serves as an extraordinary testament to both artistic skill and religious devotion in ancient Egypt. It not only provides us with valuable historical information but also evokes curiosity about how our ancestors perceived life after death. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring image captured by CM Dixon at The Louvre Art Centre Museum in Mizraim (Egypt), we are transported back thousands of years to witness firsthand an integral part of ancient Egyptian funerary rituals.
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