A canopic jar whose body is engraved with a text in cuneifor - Lot 97

Lot n° 97
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A canopic jar whose body is engraved with a text in cuneifor - Lot 97
A canopic jar whose body is engraved with a text in cuneiform script across six columns: “Words to be spoken by Isis: I destroy the adversary and extend my protection to Amset who is within me; (the protection) of Osiris Ir-âa-Hor, son of (Hapi)s(a)ou-ef, is the protection of Amset (for) Amset is Osiris Ir-âa-(Hor).” The stopper is shaped like a jackal’s head. Beige marbled alabaster. Rejoined breaks. The stopper is fused to the body. Egypt. Late Period. H. 43 cm. Expert: Antoine TARANTINO
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