Title: White and blue Ra canopic jar

 

Dimensions (cm): 20.9x7.4x7.8

 

Artist: Monique Moroney

 

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Region: Middle East

 

Description:

Canopic jars were used in the mummification process to store and preserve organs by the Ancient Egyptians from the Old Kingdom. The artefact was made out of clay, using a plastic mold which was then removed. Fine details were carved into the clay and then left to dry, after which it was painted and sealed with acrylic paints.