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Two Egyptian Limestone Canopic Jars, 26th/30th Dynasty, 664-342 B.C.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Two Egyptian Limestone Canopic Jars
- Limestone
- Heights 14 1/4 and 14 1/2 in. 36.2 and 36.8 cm.
one with lid in the form of falcon-headed Qebusenef, protector of the intestines, the other jackal-headed Duamutef, protector of the stomach, the details finely carved, the name of each deity carved in sunk relief on its respective jar.
Provenance
acquired from an antique shop on Cecil Court in London in December of 1962
Condition
Both jars and lids with scattered chips, abrasions, scratches, and accretions, the snout of Duamutef, the jackal, repaired, minor chips along front edge of lid and one chip approximately 1 1/4 inches in length along proper left edge, beak of Qebusenef, the falcon, somewhat abraded and rubbed, chip approximately 1 1/4 inches long and 3/4 inches tall to lower edge of front of lid, visible in catalogue photograph.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Canopic jars were made to protect the viscera of the deceased in sets of four, each with a stopper representing one of the four sons of Horus. The baboon-headed Hapi protected the lungs, the jackal-headed Duamutef the stomach, the human-headed Imsety the liver, and the falcon-headed Qebusenef the intestines. Each jar was also associated with a cardinal compass direction and one of the four "protective" goddesses.