Sandstone carving of Osiris, the King of Underworld and originally the God of agriculture and nature, wearing a tall headdress, holding a scepter in his hand. He was the brother to Isis, Hor, Set and Nephthys. He was the chief judge in the court at the threshold to the next life, where all the dead citizens were trying to come through to Paradise. Few hieroglyphic symbols to the right. Light earthen patina. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty
1570 - 1342 BC
15 1/4" x 11"
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