Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · figurine
Isis Nursing Horus
Description
<p>A lapis lazuli amulet representing the goddess Isis seated on a throne decorated with a scale pattern. She holds her left breast and raises the head of infant Horus on her lap. The broad face and squat proportions may indicate an early date. The back is perforated at shoulder level.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.346' rel='external'>Isis Nursing Horus</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 42.346 tier-2
- Walters-id 2088 tier-2
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