BCE 0664 - 0332/30 Egyptian Copper-Alloy Figure of Osiris

Name/Title

BCE 0664 - 0332/30 Egyptian Copper-Alloy Figure of Osiris

Description

Small solid-cast mummiform figure of Osiris wearing an atef crown, probably with frontal uraeus. Hands/arms held across the chest, likely once holding the crook and flail, now largely obscured by corrosion. Lower tang for insertion into a lost base. Surface heavily corroded with green and red-brown copper corrosion products; details degraded. Mounted on modern black display base.

Made/Created

Time Period

Late Period (c. 715–332 BCE)

Place

* Untyped Place

Egypt

Notes

Title: Egyptian Copper-Alloy Figure of Osiris Date: Late Period or Late Period–Ptolemaic, c. 664–332/30 BCE, attributed Culture: Ancient Egyptian Material: Copper alloy, probably bronze; untested Dimensions: H. 6.7 cm; H. with tang 7.6 cm

Dimensions

Dimension Description

H. 2 5/8" (6.7 cm), 3" including tang.

Height

3 in

Material

Cast Bronze

Create Date

April 15, 2026

Update Date

August 15, 2026