Art Institute of Chicago (Egyptian) · statue

Statuette of Osiris-Iah

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Description

According to the Egyptian religion, gods could combine with each other to form composite deities. The complex crown of this bronze statuette has characteristics of the god Osiris, as well as the ibis-headed moon god Thoth. This statuette was dedicated to the god by a man named Pamu.

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

base inscribed

Connections

Deities OsirisThoth

Cross-references (1)

  • ARTIC-id 120298 tier-2
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