Statuette of Osiris with the name of Padihorpere. Dimensions: H. 29 × W. 6.2 × D. 4.2 cm (11 7/16 × 2 7/16 × 1 5/8 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 25-26. Date: ca. 712-525 B.C..A superb example of a bronze, this figure of Osiris is shown in his typical mummy form, wearing his tall plumed crown and holding the crook and flail of kingship. These elements were overlaid with gold, as was his face, neck, curled beard of divinity, broad festival collar, and pectoral, the latter of which bears an image of the solar bark. The upper part of the body is covered with a bead net pattern, and a divine falcon is depicted on the back, with its wings wrapped around the lower body. At the waist is an amulet in the form of Ma'at, goddess of the cosmic order, and a cartouche enclosing the name of Osiris adorns the knees. At the god's feet is a winged beetle. On the base are nine bows, representing the traditional "enemies" of Egypt, and a pattern of hieroglyphs runs around the sides and back. The "Priest of Amu
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