Medium: Limestone, pigment
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:305-30 B.C.E.
Dimensions: 15 x 7 1/2 x 3 9/16 in. (38.1 x 19 x 9 cm)
Collections:
Museum Location: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
Exhibitions:
Accession Number: 37.52E
Image: CUR.37.52E_wwg8.jpg,West Wing gallery 8 installation
Catalogue Description: One limestone fragment (roughly rectangular) bearing an ink sketch of the god Osiris seated in a shrine. Red washes have been applied to the atef crown and chair back. Traces of red underdrawing are visible on the flail and crook which the god holds. Inscribed. Condition: The upper left hand corner is broken off. Much chipping on the edges all round is noted. Two chisel marks are easily seen on the surface (modern chisels). Part of the upper extremity of the atef has been rubbed off. Back of the fragment is irregularly shaped.