Vier canopen met de kop van Amset, gevonden bij het Serapeum te Memphis 1852 - 1857

This 19th-century photograph by Charles Marville depicts four canopic jars, each with a lid featuring the head of the Egyptian god Amset. These jars, discovered at the Serapeum in Memphis, were used in ancient Egyptian funerary practices to store the internal organs of the deceased. Marville's meticulous photographic documentation of these artifacts contributes to our understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and art. The image showcases the intricate carvings on the jars, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship and beliefs of the time.