Egyptian wood statuette of Osiris,
Mummiform with his hands held to his chest and wearing the atef crown;
eyes, cosmetic lines, uraeus, and plumes once inset., Late Period,
715-30 B.C., H. 19 3/8” (49.2 cm.)
Due to
humidity changes a crack developed in the front. The crack was filled with
a compatible material and retouched with synthetic paint. The whole process
is completely reversible
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