Egyptian Alabaster Jar with Removable Lid - 3

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Egyptian Alabaster Jar with Removable Lid - 3" - Made in EgyptAncient pharaohs prized fine objects rendered in alabaster, deeming them indispensable on earth and in the afterlife. Oriental Alabaster, which is a much harder stone, similar to marble, and which today is only used for machine made products. Egyptologists refer to "Oriental alabaster" (marble) as alabaster, and it was this material that was extensively used by the Egyptians in sarcophagi, in the linings of tombs, in the walls and ceilings of temples,

creating a harmonious altar focused on celestial symbolism and the enduring presence of Isis

The wings are not those of a beetle

Pendant width:

making this set an excellent foundation for a lunar altar or a meaningful addition to an existing sacred space

Size varies from 4" - 5" tall

The size is 4

The statue has been painted by hand with a finish that evokes the look of faience

but canopic jars continued to be included as part of the burial equipment in order to ensure the protection of the four Sons of Horus

ancient Egyptian stone bearing inscriptions in several languages and scripts

Size: 7 inches tall

This Egyptian goddess mirror represents a winged Isis

They were also buried with the dead to help them on their way to the afterlife