Ancient Egyptian Votive Bronze of the God Osiris (664 BC to 343 BC Egypt)

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Bronze

Provenance: Ex Belgium Private collection

Osiris was one of the most important deities of ancient Egypt whose principal association is with death, resurrection and fertility. He is usually depicted as in this example, as a mummy whose hands project through his wrappings to hold the Royal insignia of crook and flail.

An Ancient Egyptian Votive Bronze of the God Osiris
Late period 664 – 343 BC

Size: 14.5cm high – 5¾ ins high