Statuette of Osiris

Art Institute of Chicago

Statuette of Osiris

Egyptian

Date
Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664–525 BCE)
Medium
Steatite
Culture
Egypt
Department
Arts of Africa
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

This finely carved figure of the god Osiris portrays the mummiform deity seated on a throne holding a crook and flail, which are symbols of his ability to rule and to provide.

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Object type
AAT300301253

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