An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Lid for Imsety, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Fine Art but her tiny right foot

but her tiny right foot

enhancing both the form and natural patterning of the stone

There is no way of knowing if they were all manufactured in Egypt and exported

the mace quickly assumed a symbolic role in Egyptian society

refined finish that complements any collection

An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Lid for Imsety, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Fine Art but her tiny right footCentral to the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians was the desire to preserve the body for all eternity. To this end, during the process of mummification, the major internal organs of the body, including the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines were removed and embalmed separately and stored in canopic jars. Each canopic lid was given the heads of the four sons of Horus who protected the internal organs. Imsety, depicted here wearing a