Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · vessel
Canopic Jar of Pen-ta-wer with Worshipper in Front of Kebkhsenuf (Son of Horus)
Description
<p>To protect the body from decomposition, the intestines and other organs were removed from the body during mummification and stored in canopic jars. An entire set has four jars, each one protected by one of the Sons of Horus. The scenes on this jar and another from the set (Walters 48.433) show Pen-ta-wer making a gesture of adoration in front of the gods.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.435' rel='external'>Canopic Jar of Pen-ta-wer with Worshipper in Front of Kebkhsenuf (Son of Horus)</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Connections
Deities
Horus
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 48.435 tier-2
- Walters-id 24078 tier-2
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