. Osiris. Middle Egypt, circa 664-332 B.C.. Bronze. Unmarked. 4 inches high. ...

Description

Osiris
Middle Egypt, circa 664-332 B.C.
Bronze
Unmarked
4 inches high
This figure of Osiris, the Egyptian god of the underworld is secured to a mahogany base. The human figure in a mummy shape, Osiris is wearing the traditional Atef crown surmounted by a solar disk. With the hands positioned together at the front, this is probably from Middle Egypt at approximately the 26th Dynasty, 664-332 B.C. Husband of Isis and father of Horus, the cult of Osiris dates back to the Old Kingdom.

Provenance:
Sotheby's, London (1984)





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