VINTAGE BABOON CANOPIC JAR

this is an early / midcentury reproduction of an egyptian faience pottery canopic jar.

a set of four canopic jars was an important element of the burial in most periods of ancient egyptian history. canopic jars were containers in which the separately mummified organs would be placed. the best known versions of these jars have lids in the shape of the heads of protective deities called the four sons of horus. the human-headed Imsety was the guardian of the liver; the baboon-headed hapy looked after the lungs; the jackal-headed duamutef was responsible for the stomach; and the falcon-headed qebehsenuef cared for the intestines. the lid of the jar here is removable, but the cavity is not large enough to hold an organ. the original "dummy" jars date to a period during which the internal organs were mummified and then placed back into the mummy, but canopic jars continued to be included as part of the burial equipment in order to ensure the protection of the four Sons of Horus.
Ca. 1940's.

each piece is a one-of-a-kind collectible sourced by dorian voyageur - a curated collection of worldly artisanal objects and timeless antiques.

MATERIALS: ceramic 
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ORIGIN: luxor, egypt

• m/l bracelets fit wrists 6.5"- 8".
• s/m bracelets fit wrists 5.5" - 6.5".
• all bracelets can be tailored to your preferred length by our in-house jewelers.
• necklaces are measured end-to-end from clasp to closure. they come in varying lengths and styles.
• rings come in sizes 4-13. all of our rings can be made in custom sizing.

all of our pieces are made from reclaimed sterling silver and 18k gold. reclaimed means we use metal from unwanted jewellery or scraps that were melted down and transform them into new pieces.

our gemstones are all conflict-free, meaning they are sourced, processed, and traded without contributing to violence, human rights abuses, or armed conflicts. diamonds are from countries that adhere to the kimberley process, which prevents the distribution of conflict diamonds.

• our sterling silver and 18k gold can withstand occasional water exposure, but we recommend taking our pieces off before showering or swimming to maintain the best appearance and avoid tarnishing.
• store pieces separately to avoid potential scratches and knocking together.
• clean your pieces with warm water and mild dish soap, using a soft brush.
• if you would like your piece polished or cleaned at any time, please feel free to visit our lower east side studio and we will be happy to do so for you at no cost.

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in regards to repairs:

while we assess repairs on a case by case basis, it is our desire to take care of our clients to the best of our ability and we typically will perform most necessary repairs at limited or no cost.