Egyptian Seated Isis on a Throne with Hieroglyphs Dedication by the King, c. 650 B.C.

(Stone figure of Isis)

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Item No.
31.36581
Culture
Egypt, c. 650 B.C. 
Item Details.
Lower part of a seated figure fragment of Isis on a throne. The front, sides and back of the throne with dedication hieroglyphs to Isis in the area in the town of Crocodilopolis: “ the great mother of the god, mistress of the sky, mistress of the gods an Re forever. An offering given by the king to Isis, who came from Shendyt, great of magi. the upper sides decorated with feathers and the “Sema Tawi” motif symbolising the unification of upper and lower Egypt.

Provenance: English collection, Mr. Steward Kennedy, acquired prior to 1969. Comes with an academic report by D. Alberto Maria Pollastrini and a geological report by Dr. R. Bonewitz.

Size
10.2 cm H - 4 inches
Material
Limestone 
Condition
Part of a larger composition 
Categories
Egypt
Price.
US$ 5000
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