Osiris is shown in the form of a mummy. On the head is a large atef crown, a scepter turned inward on the left, and a flagellum on the right shoulder. The figurine ends with the thorn for the implantation into the base. The workmanship is beautiful and exact. The left feather of the crown is damaged.
Catalogue entry
Statue of Osiris
Split Achaeological Museum
Inv. no. AMS H374
Croatia, Solin or Central Dalmatia
Bonze with green patina
Height ( without the thorn ) 7 cm
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