Opening of The Mouth Ceremony Papyrus Desk_Box whose light rivalled that of

whose light rivalled that of Ra's

Egyptian Goddess Hand MirrorDimensions:Length: 9 inches / 23cmWidth: 5 inches / 13cm

protected the stomach of the deceased and was in turn protected by the goddess Neith

On one hand

Nebamun is shown hunting birds

Opening of The Mouth Ceremony Papyrus Desk_Box whose light rivalled that ofThe ceremony involved a symbolic animation of a statue or mummy by magically opening its mouth so that it could breathe and speak. There is evidence of this ritual from the Old Kingdom to the Roman Period. Special tools were used to perform the ceremony, such as a ritual adze, an arm shaped ritual censer, a spooned blade known as a peseshkaf, a serpent head blade, and a variety of other amulets. A calf's leg was also held up to the lips painted on the