An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jar of Princess Tasheretenaset, Daughter of King Amasis, 26th Dynasty, reign of Amasis, 570-526 B.C. the lid carved in the form of the head of the Son of Horus Qebusenuf, protector of the intestines, wearing a smooth wide wig, his falcon’s face with finely carved features, sharply hooked beak, and large round eyes with incised markings, the front engraved with four columns of inscriptions translating, "Word to be said by Selkis: 'to your Ka! I extend my protection by protecting Qebusenuf and what is inside. Protection of the Osiris, the daughter of the queen Tashenesi, to whom Tadiusir gave birth, is the protection of Qebusenuf, for it is the Osiris, the King's daughter Tasheretenaset, whom Qebusenuf protects"; traces of black pigment Height 15 3/4 in. 40 cm.
An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jar of Princess Tasheretenaset, Daughter of King Amasis, 26th Dynasty, reign of Amasis, 570-526 B.C. the lid carved in the form of the head of the Son of Horus Qebusenuf, protector of the intestines, wearing a smooth wide wig, his falcon’s face with finely carved features, sharply hooked beak, and large round eyes with incised markings, the front engraved with four columns of inscriptions translating, "Word to be said by Selkis: 'to your Ka! I extend my protection by protecting Qebusenuf and what is inside. Protection of the Osiris, the daughter of the queen Tashenesi, to whom Tadiusir gave birth, is the protection of Qebusenuf, for it is the Osiris, the King's daughter Tasheretenaset, whom Qebusenuf protects"; traces of black pigment Height 15 3/4 in. 40 cm.
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