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Copper alloy figure of Osiris
Seated figure of Osiris, with a very elaborate crown; traces of gilding remain; surface broken away under thighs. Osiris was the god of the Underworld.
Height: 24.5 cm
Max.depth: 9 cm
Max.width: 7.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1954) by Greg, Robert, Sir
Late Period
Circa
-664
-
Circa
-332
bronze Copper alloy
Accession number: E.156.1954
Primary reference Number: 62212
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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