An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Lid for Imsety, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Bronze In their production

In their production

By following tracks and seeing the most recent signs of movement

surrounded by bright carnelian barrel-shaped beads

Her overdress is also fastened with a round brooch but features an elaborate trim and a four-petal blossom motif

It comprises flat rectangular beads

An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Lid for Imsety, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Bronze In their productionCentral 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