An Egyptian bronze statuette of Osiris, the god standing holding crook and flail, mounted on variegated green stone base -- 8in. (20.3cm.) high, Late Period, circa 4th Century B.C.
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An Egyptian bronze statuette of Osiris, the god standing holding crook and flail, mounted on variegated green stone base -- 8in. (20.3cm.) high, Late Period, circa 4th Century B.C.
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The above piece was given to the present owner's aunt by Lady Carnarvon at Highclere Castle. The inscription on the base has been identified as being written by Howard Carter.