figurine; Fayoum; Figurines; Ceramic; Paint; Pigment; Osiris as a human-headed jar

Notes:

Light, reddish brown clay. Osiris as human-headed visceral, “Canopic” jar. Osiris wears the atef crown and surmounts globular, vase-shaped body, draped, and adorned with round amulet. Garlands at the base of the jar. Entire image carried by two eagles. Lower portion of figurine missing. Broken off at feet of eagles in front, slightly higher in back. White substance, perhaps paint, coats columns, garland and face of Osiris. Blue pigment, either Egyptian blue or lapis lazuli, remains in background. Hollow moulded. Circular vent in back. Figurine of Osiris. Clay, pigment; 16.7 cm h., 10.3 cm w., 4.8 cm d. (Death Dogs, Wilfong).

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Fayoum; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

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