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Detail of a canopic coffin from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom
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Detail of a canopic coffin from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom
XBP341888 Detail of a canopic coffin from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (beaten gold inlaid with coloured glass & cornelian) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1297-1185 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: each contained one of the internal organs of the king; ); Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 12861350
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Carnelian Cobra Coffin Crook Flail Hieroglyphics Mummiform Nemes Osiride Pharaoh Royal Headdress Uraeus Viscera Vulture
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail of a canopic coffin from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, dating back to the New Kingdom period in ancient Egypt (c. 1370-1352 BC). Crafted by skilled artisans of the Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c. 1297-1185 BC), this exquisite piece is made of beaten gold and adorned with intricate inlays of colored glass and cornelian. The canopic coffin served a crucial purpose in preserving the internal organs of Pharaoh Tutankhamun for his journey into the afterlife. Each compartment within this ornate coffin contained one specific organ, symbolically protected by various deities depicted on its surface. In this particular detail, we are captivated by the mummiform figure representing Osiris, god of resurrection and ruler of the underworld. Adorned with a royal headdress known as nemes, Osiris holds symbols of power including a crook and flail while being guarded by an uraeus cobra atop his forehead. Surrounding Osiris are hieroglyphics that narrate sacred texts and prayers dedicated to ensuring Tutankhamun's safe passage into eternity. The presence of vulture motifs further emphasizes protection and rebirth associated with Egyptian funerary rituals. With its meticulous craftsmanship and symbolic significance, this remarkable canopic coffin detail offers us an intriguing glimpse into ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding death, immortality, and divine protection.
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