Qebehsenuef Cryptex: The Falcon’s Secret
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Falcon-headed Qebehsenuef Cryptex: A functional, support-free ancient Egyptian code-lock jar with customizable glyphs.
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Puzzles & Brain-teasers
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
Keep your small treasures guarded by the protector of the West. This model transforms the falcon-headed Canopic Jar of Qebehsenuef into a fully functional, customizable mechanical Cryptex.
Inspired by the classic "Da Vinci Code" style locks, this jar requires a specific sequence of hieroglyphs to align before the lid can be removed. It is designed as a print-in-parts, snap-fit assembly that requires no supports.
Features
Customizable Code: You can change the combination during assembly by rotating the outer rings.
Mechanical Security: Features a sliding gate mechanism with an inner and outer core.
Internal Storage: The inner chamber measures 25mm in diameter and 95mm in height—perfect for scrolls, cash, or small keepsakes.
MMU Friendly: Hieroglyph rings are designed for easy multi-color printing to make the "code" stand out.
Recommended Print Settings
Supports: None (each part is designed to print without supports).
Material: PLA or PETG (Marble PLA looks excellent for the jar body).
Walls: 0.4mm nozzle; 2-3 perimeters for general parts; layer height 0.2mm or less.
Tolerances: The snap-fit joints are tight. If your printer over-extrudes, you may need to lightly sand the mating surfaces.
Post-Processing Tip
If printing in a single color, you can achieve a "museum" look by painting the jar with a thin acrylic wash (watered-down black or brown paint). Let the paint settle into the grooves and wipe the excess off the surface to make the ancient text pop! This is the gold paint I used.