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Isis statuette

Seated figure of Isis (identifiable with the so-called ‘Isis lactans’ motif). The goddess is wearing a hathoric crown, consisting of a uraeiform modius, the upper part of the crown is missing. The goddess is wearing a tripartite wig decorated with locks and with a vulture headdress. The vulture’s head is missing. On her face, the eyebrows are recessed for the now missing inlays, the eyes are almond-shaped, and the sclera is inlaid with a light-gold metal, perhaps electrum. The goddess has a collar, visible between the front parts of the wig. The goddess is wearing an ankle-length, tight-fitting dress. Isis brings her right hand to her left breast, while her left hand probably held Harpocrates’ head. The goddess’ fingers are modelled. The figure of Harpocrates is missing. The waist is narrow and high, the belly is slightly prominent. On the thighs, there is a rectangular structure in relief, which provided the interlocking for the figure of Harpocrates. The goddess’ muscles of the calves are slightly indicated. The feet rest on a hollow trapezoidal base, from which a square tenon projects down. The object is made in the lost-wax technique for solid casts.

Provv. 5229
Metal / Bronze
746–525 BCE
Late Period
Twenty–fifth – Twenty–sixth Dynasty
Unknown
Unknown, 1824
Not on display
Museo Egizio