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 48.435) show Pen-ta-wer making a gesture of adoration in front of the gods.For the latest information about this object, canopic jars, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 19th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
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.For the latest information about this object, canopic jars, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 19th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
The seated cat bears engravings of a scarab on the head, a necklace, and a neck-cord with a figure of Maat (truth). Ear hairs and wiskers are shown. The eyes are inlaid with colorless glass, while the tail is inlaid with rectangular pieces of red, white, and blue glass. The ears are perforated for earrings.For the latest information about this object, statuettes (statues), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
Two rearing heads of uraei (cobras), wearing the crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt, are shown joined at the necks as part of a decorative attachment. Traces of red and green glass inlays are visible on each uraeus.For the latest information about this object, amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
This head and bust of a king has a uraeus and a long wig. The piece has been broken and repaired, and the shoulders and back were apparently not completed. The authenticity of this piece has been questioned.For the latest information about this object, statues ; sculpture, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
This carved and polished head is shaved and rount on the top. There is a stele at the back. The piece may be a forgery.For the latest information about this object, statues ; sculpture, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Ptolemaic (?)Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
This inlay is of a head shown in profile facing toward the right. It is composed of a dark cobalt blue opaque glass. The idealized face is quite full and includes a double chin. The face is tilted upwards. The neck is thick. The mouth is half smiling and the eyes are delicately outlined. These features are all characteristic of the Ptolemaic Period. Additional inlays would have been fitted above the head and around the neck to create a complete figure. The back surface is very rough and unpolished. The edges are rounded. The surface has small pits created by air bubbles escaping the glass when it was cooling. There are small chips on the base of the neck and around the ears.For the latest information about this object, fragments, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: PtolemaicInscriptions: Reign: Style:
This inlay shows a face in profile to the right. The ear is large in proportion to the eye, nose, and mouth.For the latest information about this object, inlays; fragments, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
The king wears a "Blue crown," somewhat flattened, with uraeus. His arms are stretched forward, palms down. He is positioned on a rectangular base for insertion into larger base.For the latest information about this object, statuettes (statues), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
This model of a hawk is carved in low relief. The back is rough.For the latest information about this object, reliefs; models (representations), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 26th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Neith stands on a rectangular base with one foot slightly advanced. One arm is raised at waist level while the other is at her side; her hands are pierced to hold attributes that have been lost. She wears the red crown of Lower Egypt, which has a hole on the top for an attachment. Her collar, armlets, and bracelets are engraved.For the latest information about this object, statuettes (statues), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
Neith stands on a rectangular base with one foot slightly advanced. One arm is raised at waist level while the other is at her side; traces of the attributes she once held are present in her hands. She wears the red crown of Lower Egypt with two uraei on top. Her collar, armlets, and bracelets are lightly engraved.For the latest information about this object, statuettes (statues), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
