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Egyptian Alexandrian Terracotta Figure of Nude Isis
Egyptian Alexandrian Terracotta Figure of Nude Isis
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Egypt, Alexandria, 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. An alluring terracotta figure depicting the goddess Isis, standing in the nude with arms at her sides, presenting a beautiful visage with naturalistic features and long tresses cascading past her shoulders, topped with an Isis crown comprised of a solar disk framed by cow horns, her chief attribute. Nice remains of red, white, and blue pigments. Custom stand. Size: 7.875" H (20 cm); 8.875" H (22.5 cm) on stand

Isis is oftentimes depicted in a sheath dress, but in this example the artist elected to depict her in the nude, revealing the ideal of Egyptian womanhood with all her feminine grace. Isis was daughter to Geb, god of the Earth, and Nut, goddess of the Sky, and wife of Osiris. Oftentimes shown as the mother of Horus, she is also known as a protector of children. In addition to being revered as the ideal mother and wife, Isis was revered as the patroness of magic and nature, a supporter of sinners, slaves, and artisans as well as a friend to rulers and the wealthy.

Provenance: Ex-Hagar Collection, Ex-private NC collection acquired in the 1980's

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#119287
Condition
Torso/head reattached to lower body. Stable cracks on legs. Small losses to feet and headdress. Expected surface wear with pigment loss; however, nice remains of blue, white, and red pigment have survived.
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Egyptian Alexandrian Terracotta Figure of Nude Isis

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