An Egyptian Stone Statuette of Osiris, 18th Dynasty, c. 1550-1292 B.C.
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Encapsulating the divine essence of Osiris, this ancient Egyptian statuette from the 18th Dynasty portrays the god in his iconic mummified form, complete with the regal Atef crown. Standing a mere 9 centimeters tall, the figure is a marvel of ancient craftsmanship, its details meticulously chiseled from stone. Osiris, lord of the afterlife, was central to Egyptian mythology and revered as a symbol of resurrection and eternal life. Such statuettes were often placed in tombs as a protector of the deceased, ensuring their safe journey through the underworld. The subtle patina and weathered lines across this statuette's surface tell a story of millennia, making it not just an artifact but a vessel of the ancient world's spiritual and artistic achievements.
Height: 9 cm (3.54 inches)
Width: 2.5 cm (0.98 inches)
Provenance:
Discovered in the collection of Professor Helene Jacubowitz, Brussels, in 1923.
By descent to her granddaughter, Ghent, Belgium, 1967.
Keywords:
Egyptian Antiquity, Osiris, 18th Dynasty, Stone Statuette, Afterlife Deity, Atef Crown, Ancient Craftsmanship, Divine Kingship, Egyptian Mythology, Tombs, Resurrection Symbol, Eternal Life, Underworld, Spiritual Art, Archeological Find, Museum Quality, Historical Significance, Ancient Civilization.
Height: 9 cm (3.54 inches)
Width: 2.5 cm (0.98 inches)
Provenance:
Discovered in the collection of Professor Helene Jacubowitz, Brussels, in 1923.
By descent to her granddaughter, Ghent, Belgium, 1967.
Keywords:
Egyptian Antiquity, Osiris, 18th Dynasty, Stone Statuette, Afterlife Deity, Atef Crown, Ancient Craftsmanship, Divine Kingship, Egyptian Mythology, Tombs, Resurrection Symbol, Eternal Life, Underworld, Spiritual Art, Archeological Find, Museum Quality, Historical Significance, Ancient Civilization.
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An Egyptian Stone Statuette of Osiris, 18th Dynasty, c. 1550-1292 B.C.
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