Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · statue
Statue of Isis Protecting Osiris
Description
<p>During the 26th Dynasty, donors seeking favors presented votive statues of deities in temples. Here, Isis places her hands and wings on either side of the smaller figure of Osiris in a gesture of protection, which is enhanced by her greater size. The artist's great skill is evident in the smooth, rounded forms and the level of detail carved into the hard stone. The statue was an offering to Isis by a man named Psf-tan-ani-(em)-Sakhmet.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.199' rel='external'>Statue of Isis Protecting Osiris</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 22.199 tier-2
- Walters-id 38495 tier-2
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