Statue of Osiris
This beautiful statue was discovered in a deep pit in the tomb of Psamtik, this statue was found with two others depicting Hathor and Isis.
Osiris is shown seated, wrapped tightly, and holding the crook and flail - symbols of kingship - in his hands, crossed at his torso. He wears the Atef-crown and a uraeus, as well as a false beard. A formula dedicated by the chief scribe Psamtik to the god is inscribed around the base.
Schist, from Saqqara. Late Period, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664-525 BC. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. CG 38358
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