A trade deficit occurs when a countryâs imports exceed its exports for a given period of time.
The purpose of the four canopic jars in ancient Egypt was to store and preserve the inner organs of the human body. Each canopic jar was protected by one of the four sonsâ of the god Horus and each jar was in the shape of the protector godâs head. The organs were removed during mummification, separately mummified, and wrapped before being placed inside separate jars.
With the advent of food canisters and containers, ginger jars are seldom used for their designed purpose in todayâs modern world. They have become a decorative eye piece that can accent any room, and they are commonly used for storing items.