The Canopic Shrine
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It was discovered against the eastern wall of the treaury facing the door of the burial chamber
It consists of tow mains parts; the inner part and the outer part.
The outer part or canopy is made out of gilded wood and consists of four corner posts surmounted by cavetto cornice. The two outer sides of each post are decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions carrying the names and titles of the pharaoh. The roof is supported by a frieze of cobra surmounted by solar disks inlaid with semi-precious stones; the light blue color referring to he turquoise, the red color being red cornelian, the dark blue color being made from lapis lazuli
In between the corner posts of each shrine there is a statue of one of the protective goddesses identified by her hieroglyphic emblem shown on her head. These statues are represented in standing attitude with their feet inwards extending their arms in a protective manner. The heads are slightly tilted to one side either left or right breaking the ancient Egyptian rule of frontality. They stand upon a sledge and are all made out of gilded wood. Features of the Amarna style of art appear in the representation of the pleated dresses, two wrinkles under the necks and the pierced earlobes. Each goddess is wearing the xAt headdress.
The inner part is also made out of wood gilded and decorated with cavetto cornice and tours molding with a frieze of cobras at the top. The shrine is decorated with scenes on the four sides. The scenes are representing the protective goddesses together with the appropriate son of Horus. It is noted that there is confusion between two of the goddesses’ statues Nephtys and Selket as each of the statues is supposed to be standing in front of its picture and its name but this is not the case. In front of the statue of Selket, Nephtys and Hapy are represented while in front of the statue of Nephtys, Selket and Qebehsenwef are represented.
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A note about the protective goddesses:
Goddess Isis:
She was the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus. She is a universal mother goddess, mother of all kings as the king was the manifestation of Horus on earth. Her name is ist which means the seat or the throne and it is often placed on her head. Together with her sister Nephtys they were considered the mourners of the dead. Her main emblem was the throne as she protected the throne of her son Horus the king during one of the episodes of his struggle with his uncle Seth.
Goddess Nephtys:
She was known as the lady of the house which was her emblem represented on top of her head nbt Ht. she was the wife of the evil god Seth and mother of god Anubis through an illegitimate relationship with Osiris. A positive part of her was her association with Isis and this positive connection freed her from any negative attitude that could be expected from her association with Seth
Goddess Selket:
She was identified with the emblem of the scorpion on her head. It was believed that she could cure anyone who was bitten by a scorpion and she was probably the patroness of magicians dealing with such bites. Her name is srqt Htyt which means she who could cause the throat to breathe
Goddess Neith:
Her main cult center was at Sais in the Delta. She was a goddess of war. She was represented with her emblem on her head which consisted of two bows tied together. She became particularly popular during the 26th dynasty. It was believed that she was the inventor o weaving and was linked with the mummy bandages.
Statue of Anubis
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Discovery:
The statue of god Anubis was found in a strategic place in the tomb of King Tutankhamen. It was found in the treasury facing the burial chamber. It appeared as if he was guarding the Canopic jars which contained the viscera of the king and at the same time ensuring that the mummy behind him was being protected in the burial chamber
A note on god Anubis previously mentioned.
Description:
<!--It is made out of wood, stuccooed and coated with black resin and gilded in some parts such as the inner part of the ear, the cosmetic eye lines, the eyebrows and the collar as well as the scarf around his neck. His claws are made out of silver but they were painted black. The eyes are made out of calcite and obsidian for the pupils and there are representations of red caruncles as a sign of tiredness which shows the power of observation of the ancient Egyptian artist.
<!--Upon the discovery of this statue it was wrapped with a linen shirt whose date of manufacture was year 7 of Akhenaton’s reign an mentioning the name pr itn meaning the house of Aton. There was also a scarf and a floral collar tied around his neck. An ivory palette with the name of princess mryt itn the daughter of queen nfrt ir it laying between the front paws of Anubis.
<!--God Anubis here is depicted in a recumbent attitude upon a base taking the form of a shrine shaped chest. The chest is decorated with cavetto cornice, torus molding and has representations of the dD pillar of Osiris symbolizing stability and the resurrection and the tyt sign of Isis symbolizing fertility and protection. There are four poles attached to a base by which this statue was carried most probably during funerary processions
<!--The animal body was very carefully sculptured the skin is taut and revealed the bone structure and tendons beneath the skin. The extended muzzle and the upright ears give an air of alert vigilance on sculpture
<!--The statue was placed on top of a sliding cover of the chest. This chest contained several objects; 8 open work pectorals, some amulets such as wHm amulets, two figures of deities one for Thot an a falcon headed god most probably ra Hr Axty and calcite cups which contained remains of substances used during the mummification process like resin, natron and sodium chloride.
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It was discovered against the eastern wall of the treaury facing the door of the burial chamber
It consists of tow mains parts; the inner part and the outer part.
The outer part or canopy is made out of gilded wood and consists of four corner posts surmounted by cavetto cornice. The two outer sides of each post are decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions carrying the names and titles of the pharaoh. The roof is supported by a frieze of cobra surmounted by solar disks inlaid with semi-precious stones; the light blue color referring to he turquoise, the red color being red cornelian, the dark blue color being made from lapis lazuli
In between the corner posts of each shrine there is a statue of one of the protective goddesses identified by her hieroglyphic emblem shown on her head. These statues are represented in standing attitude with their feet inwards extending their arms in a protective manner. The heads are slightly tilted to one side either left or right breaking the ancient Egyptian rule of frontality. They stand upon a sledge and are all made out of gilded wood. Features of the Amarna style of art appear in the representation of the pleated dresses, two wrinkles under the necks and the pierced earlobes. Each goddess is wearing the xAt headdress.
The inner part is also made out of wood gilded and decorated with cavetto cornice and tours molding with a frieze of cobras at the top. The shrine is decorated with scenes on the four sides. The scenes are representing the protective goddesses together with the appropriate son of Horus. It is noted that there is confusion between two of the goddesses’ statues Nephtys and Selket as each of the statues is supposed to be standing in front of its picture and its name but this is not the case. In front of the statue of Selket, Nephtys and Hapy are represented while in front of the statue of Nephtys, Selket and Qebehsenwef are represented.
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A note about the protective goddesses:
Goddess Isis:
She was the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus. She is a universal mother goddess, mother of all kings as the king was the manifestation of Horus on earth. Her name is ist which means the seat or the throne and it is often placed on her head. Together with her sister Nephtys they were considered the mourners of the dead. Her main emblem was the throne as she protected the throne of her son Horus the king during one of the episodes of his struggle with his uncle Seth.
Goddess Nephtys:
She was known as the lady of the house which was her emblem represented on top of her head nbt Ht. she was the wife of the evil god Seth and mother of god Anubis through an illegitimate relationship with Osiris. A positive part of her was her association with Isis and this positive connection freed her from any negative attitude that could be expected from her association with Seth
Goddess Selket:
She was identified with the emblem of the scorpion on her head. It was believed that she could cure anyone who was bitten by a scorpion and she was probably the patroness of magicians dealing with such bites. Her name is srqt Htyt which means she who could cause the throat to breathe
Goddess Neith:
Her main cult center was at Sais in the Delta. She was a goddess of war. She was represented with her emblem on her head which consisted of two bows tied together. She became particularly popular during the 26th dynasty. It was believed that she was the inventor o weaving and was linked with the mummy bandages.
Statue of Anubis
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Discovery:
The statue of god Anubis was found in a strategic place in the tomb of King Tutankhamen. It was found in the treasury facing the burial chamber. It appeared as if he was guarding the Canopic jars which contained the viscera of the king and at the same time ensuring that the mummy behind him was being protected in the burial chamber
A note on god Anubis previously mentioned.
Description:
<!--It is made out of wood, stuccooed and coated with black resin and gilded in some parts such as the inner part of the ear, the cosmetic eye lines, the eyebrows and the collar as well as the scarf around his neck. His claws are made out of silver but they were painted black. The eyes are made out of calcite and obsidian for the pupils and there are representations of red caruncles as a sign of tiredness which shows the power of observation of the ancient Egyptian artist.
<!--Upon the discovery of this statue it was wrapped with a linen shirt whose date of manufacture was year 7 of Akhenaton’s reign an mentioning the name pr itn meaning the house of Aton. There was also a scarf and a floral collar tied around his neck. An ivory palette with the name of princess mryt itn the daughter of queen nfrt ir it laying between the front paws of Anubis.
<!--God Anubis here is depicted in a recumbent attitude upon a base taking the form of a shrine shaped chest. The chest is decorated with cavetto cornice, torus molding and has representations of the dD pillar of Osiris symbolizing stability and the resurrection and the tyt sign of Isis symbolizing fertility and protection. There are four poles attached to a base by which this statue was carried most probably during funerary processions
<!--The animal body was very carefully sculptured the skin is taut and revealed the bone structure and tendons beneath the skin. The extended muzzle and the upright ears give an air of alert vigilance on sculpture
<!--The statue was placed on top of a sliding cover of the chest. This chest contained several objects; 8 open work pectorals, some amulets such as wHm amulets, two figures of deities one for Thot an a falcon headed god most probably ra Hr Axty and calcite cups which contained remains of substances used during the mummification process like resin, natron and sodium chloride.
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