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Two bi-colored faience Horus sons

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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Faience: Pre AD 1000: item # 892873

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Two bi-colored faience Horus sons
Two of the four Horus sons in bi-color faience. Very nice detail in perfect condition. The Four Sons of Horus were traditionally the guardians of the internal organs of the deceased. Each was associated with a particular organ, and also with a different cardinal point on the compass. Imsety : Protects the Liver, human headed, Points South. Hapy : Protects Lungs, Baboon head, Points North. Period: Late Period Provenance: Danish collection Dimensions: 7,5 cm Material: Faience Condition: Intact


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