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Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure

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This mummy-shaped figure of the god comes from a tomb. It bears a crown on its head composed of ram's horns, two feathers, and a solar disk. The face, which is the only exposed part of the deity, has been gilded. His broad collar consists of numerous colourful rows of beads which terminate in two falcon's heads. The figure was split from top to bottom and hollowed out in order to contain something precious. The invocation in the vertical line of inscription at the front and the back names the tomb owner, a certain Djed-her [Djehó], born of Kar.

Present location

KUNSTHISTORISCHES MUSEUM [09/001] VIENNA

Inventory number

980

Dating

26TH DYNASTY (not before); 30TH DYNASTY (not after)

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

FIGURINE/STATUETTE

Material

WOOD; PLASTER

Technique

PAINTED ON STUCCO

Height

49 cm

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