Bronze statue of Isis nursing Horus, Egypt, 600-30 BCE
- Made:
- 600-30 BCE in Egypt
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Bronze statue of Isis nursing the infant Horus, Egyptian, 600-30BC
The Egyptian god Isis was worshipped as the mother goddess, the goddess of fertility, and was married to Osiris. Osiris was murdered by Isis’ brother but was brought back to life long enough to conceive a son, Horus. Horus avenged his father’s death and became king.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A25946
- Materials:
- complete, bronze (copper, tin alloy) and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 195 mm x 45 mm x 75 mm, 0.555kg
statue: 180 mm x 35 mm x 67 mm,
- type:
- statue
- credit:
- Sotheby's
