In ancient Egyptian religion and mortuary practices, canopic jars were four vases used to store and preserve the internal organs of a deceased person. They were placed in the tomb alongside the mummy and were often made of limestone, alabaster, or pottery. The four jars were each associated with a different organ and were typically marked with the symbol or image of the deity responsible for protecting the organ.
The four Egyptian canopic jars are:
1. The imset jar: This jar held the liver and was protected by the goddess Isis.
2. The hpy jar: This jar held the lungs and was protected by the goddess Nephthys.
3. The duamutef jar: This jar held the stomach and was protected by the god Duamutef.
4. The qebhsenuef jar: This jar held the intestines and was protected by the god Qebhsenuef.