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Amulets of the four sons of Horus, Late Dynastic Period (faience)
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Amulets of the four sons of Horus, Late Dynastic Period (faience)
HSC325607 Amulets of the four sons of Horus, Late Dynastic Period (faience) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); heights: 5.5-5.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: four gods in Egyptian religion and personifications of the four canopic jars that accompany mummified bodies; Imsety protected the liver, Hapi the lungs, Duamutef the stomach and Qebehsenuef the large intestines; ); Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22380378
© Heini Schneebeli / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the exquisite "Amulets of the four sons of Horus" from the Late Dynastic Period in ancient Egypt. Crafted from faience, these amulets hold immense historical and cultural significance. Standing at heights ranging from 5.5 to 5.8 cm, they are a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of their time. The four sons of Horus were revered as gods in Egyptian religion and served as personifications of the canopic jars that accompanied mummified bodies. Imsety guarded the liver, Hapi protected the lungs, Duamutef watched over the stomach, and Qebehsenuef safeguarded the large intestines. Each amulet is intricately carved with remarkable attention to detail. The jackal-headed Imsety, baboon-headed Hapi, turquoise-hued hawk-headed Duamutef, and falcon-headed Qebehsenuef all possess an air of mystique and symbolism. These amulets held great importance for ancient Egyptians who believed in their protective powers against evil spirits and misfortune. They were seen as talismans that brought luck and warded off harm. Now preserved in a private collection, this print allows us to marvel at these extraordinary artifacts without commercial intent or use mentioned by Bridgeman Images. It serves as a reminder of our rich human history intertwined with superstition and belief systems that have shaped civilizations throughout time.
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