A TERRACOTTA CANOPIC JAR LID IN THE FORM OF HAPY

DYNASTY XIX-XX, 1307-1070 B.C.

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A TERRACOTTA CANOPIC JAR LID IN THE FORM OF HAPY
dynasty xix-xx, 1307-1070 b.c.
The ape-headed son of Horus depicted with muzzle protruding from the canonical form, bulges for the ears, details in black, eyes rendered in white with black pupils
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high
Provenance
American Private Collection

Lot Essay

Hapy was one of the four sons of the god Horus. He was considered the protector of the lungs and was associated with the goddess Nephthys.