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<em>Statue of Osiris</em>, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.372E_PS4.jpg)
Statue of Osiris, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.372E_PS4.jpg)
<em>Statue of Osiris</em>, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.372E_PS4.jpg)

Statue of Osiris, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.372E_PS4.jpg)

<em>Statue of Osiris</em>, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.372E_NegA_glass_bw_SL4.jpg)

Statue of Osiris, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.372E_NegA_glass_bw_SL4.jpg)

<em>Statue of Osiris</em>, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.372E_NegB_glass_bw_SL4.jpg)

Statue of Osiris, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.372E_NegB_glass_bw_SL4.jpg)

<em>Statue of Osiris</em>, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.372E_view01.jpg)

Statue of Osiris, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.372E_view01.jpg)

<em>Statue of Osiris</em>, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.372E_view02.jpg)

Statue of Osiris, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.372E_view02.jpg)

<em>Statue of Osiris</em>, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.372E_view04.jpg)

Statue of Osiris, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.372E_view04.jpg)

<em>Statue of Osiris</em>, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.372E_view03.jpg)

Statue of Osiris, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.372E_view03.jpg)

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Statue of Osiris

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Bronze
  • Place Made: Egypt
    • DATES 664–525 B.C.E., or later
    DYNASTY Dynasty 26, or later
    PERIOD Late Period
    DIMENSIONS 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.372E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Solid cast bronze standing mummiform figure of Osiris. The god wears a broad collar, “white” crown flanked by two ostrich feathers, and holds the crook and “flail”. On the base is a crudely incised inscription. This inscription runs along the front rear and one side of the base. On the other side of the base are only two signs. Condition: Base metal exposed on base: rest of figure covered by green/black patina. Tip of left feather missing. Surface of the metal somewhat pitted.
    EXHIBITIONS
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Statue of Osiris, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.372E_PS4.jpg)
    IMAGE overall, 37.372E_PS4.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2016
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    <em>Statue of Osiris</em>, 664–525 B.C.E., or later. Bronze, 8 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 in. (20.6 x 5.2 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.372E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.372E_PS4.jpg)

    TAGS

    Statue
    Osiris
    bronze
    Late Period
    Egypt
    Twenty-Sixth Dynasty
    Dynasty 26
    Dynasty XXVI
    Egyptian
    New York Historical Society Collection

    TAGS

    Statue
    Osiris
    bronze
    Late Period
    Egypt
    Twenty-Sixth Dynasty
    Dynasty 26
    Dynasty XXVI
    Egyptian
    New York Historical Society Collection

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