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Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C. Openwork restrung panel depicting Imsety, Hapy, Duamutef, and Qebehsenuef, the Four Sons of Horus with a winged scarab above; restrung with some later beads. 57 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.).
Ex Mariaud de Serres, Paris, France, 1980-1990s. From a London, UK, collection. Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
The Four Sons of Horus were deities responsible for protecting the internal organs of the deceased. The human-headed Imsety protected the liver, the baboon-headed Hapy protected the lungs, the jackal-headed Duamutef protected the stomach, and the falcon-headed Qebehsenuef protected the intestines.
Ex Mariaud de Serres, Paris, France, 1980-1990s. From a London, UK, collection. Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
The Four Sons of Horus were deities responsible for protecting the internal organs of the deceased. The human-headed Imsety protected the liver, the baboon-headed Hapy protected the lungs, the jackal-headed Duamutef protected the stomach, and the falcon-headed Qebehsenuef protected the intestines.
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Egyptian Beaded Mummy Mask Panel with Four Sons of Horus
Estimate £100 - £140
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