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Statuette: E.GA.2720.1943

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Carved wooden statutte of Osiris standing, holding crook and flail, with tenon at base. Various holes/indents on object suggesting attachment of other elements, on the crown (uraeus), either side of the crown (ostrich feathers for Atef crown), chin (divine beard). It is possible that the eyes were originally inlaid also. Possible damage to front of base, large vertical cracks down back of object, and worn off details on face (particularly nose). An unknown clump of strands of material (yellow, hair-like in appearance) appears stuck to the tenon, it is unclear whether this is original, or a modern material that has become affixed.

Osiris, standing

Measurements and weight

Height: 25 cm
Width: 5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville

Materials used in production

Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.2720.1943
Primary reference Number: 57135
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025 Last processed: Friday 18 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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