Egyptian canopic vases and jars, antiquities

Canopic jars are ancient Egyptian funerary jars that were used to hold the internal organs of the deceased during the mummification process. The jars were typically made of pottery or stone, and had stoppers shaped like the heads of four different deities, each one representing one of the cardinal points and was responsible for protecting a specific organ. The four jars were  Imsety, who protected the liver; Hapy, who protected the lungs; Duamutef, who protected the stomach and Qebehsenuef, who protected the intestines.

These jars were placed in tombs along with the mummy, and were intended to assist the deceased in the afterlife. They were often decorated with hieroglyphics, images of the gods, or other religious symbols. Today, many canopic jars can be seen in museums around the world, as they are considered valuable examples of ancient Egyptian art and culture.