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Canopic Ears In Ancient Egyptian Art

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Canopic jars are Egyptian faience jars meant to preserve the organs of mummies for their afterlife in ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptians knew that the process of decay could be slowed if all body parts and organs were separated and prepared in embalming materials individually. Much of what is known about ancient Egyptian art is based on their funerary art: tomb wall painting and decorations, statutes (get the actual name from notes), sarcophagi and furniture are prime examples. However, canopic jars are still crucial pieces of the Egyptian funerary rituals. These particular canopic jars were made during the New Kingdom Dynasty 19-20 aka around 1295-1070BCE. Their exact artist is unknown. As stated above canopic jars are used to house the organs

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