In Ancient Egypt, Canopic jars were used to hold internal organs as part of the mummification process. The lids of canopic jars represented four gods called the "four sons of Horus".
The lids of canopic jars represented four gods called the "four sons of Horus". |
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Imsety the human-headed god looks after the liver.
Hapi the baboon-headed god looks after the lungs Duamutef the jackal-headed god looks after the stomach Qebehsenuef the falcon-headed god looks after the intestines. |
How To: Coil Method
- Coiled pots are constructed by gradually stacking and joining coils of clay one on top of the other.
- The coils can be left visible or can be smoothed away depending on your desired aesthetic end result.
- It is important that the coils join well during construction to avoid cracking or separation during the drying and firing process. Score and slip!
- Score: to make scratches on the surfaces of each piece of clay that will be joined together.
- Slip: very wet clay that acts as a glue to bind pieces together to form a strong bond.