Osiris wooden statue

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Used to hold scrolls like the “Book of the Dead,” these wooden statues appeared in the 18th Dynasty, but are not popular at the end of the New Empire. They were placed in the burial chamber next to the dead man. This example of the National Museum is made in two parts, joined by wooden pins. A junction of the pieces under the feet formed by a pin that fixes a status on a rectangular base. Covering with a bituminous resin of black color, symbol of rebirth and fertility, represent the god Osiris in his traditional form, wearing an Atef crown the side feathers are lost, with his hands together at the shoulder or whip and staff. A hole under his chin indicates that he had a divine beard. These resin-coated figures are part of the theban clergy trousseau funnel during the XXI and XXII dynasties. (Text Prof Antonio Brancaglion Jr) This artifact was lost in the fire of September 2, 2018.