Imsety Canopic Jar – Hand-Carved Black Basalt, 4.5”

Hand-carved canopic jar features the human-headed figure of Imsety, one of the Four Sons of Horus in ancient Egyptian belief. Imsety was entrusted with guarding the liver of the deceased, and his likeness adorned canopic jars used in burial rituals dating back to the Old Kingdom.

Carved from solid black basalt, this piece pays tribute to the spiritual and symbolic legacy of Egyptian funerary customs. The body is decorated with protective motifs, while the lid showcases the solemn, human-headed figure of Imsety.

Handmade in Egypt

Height: ~4.5 inches

Material: Solid black basalt

Representation: Imsety – Protector of the liver

Style: Human-headed lid, engraved symbols

Part of the Four Sons of Horus tradition

Ideal for collectors, altars, or Egyptian mythology enthusiasts

Canopic jars like this were essential to mummification practices and were placed in tombs to ensure safe passage to the afterlife. Though the tradition of storing organs faded over time, the symbolism of the jars continued in sacred art.