Canopic jars were originally used to hold the embalmed organs of mummified deceased. After Dynasty XXI, however, there was a shift in funerary practices towards replacing the organs into a special cavity within the mummy. Then, canopic jars became more symbolic and...
This painted jar, dating from the late Roman period to the beginning of the Byzantine period, offers a glimpse into the material culture of ancient Egypt. The most captivating feature of the jar is a wide band that spans the main body. It is divided into five...
