Isis in the centre is shown in mourning. The writing states that Osiris will give offerings to the dead. Late Dynastic, 25th Dynasty (747 - 656 BC). Purchased by Wellcome at auction in 1927.

Part of coffin of the 25th Dynasty. In the Centre the goddess Isis is shown in the attitude of mourning and holding a folded cloth. Egyptologists believe this was probably a mummy bandage. The painter however, does not seem to have realised what the item is and only half is coloured. On either side of a figure the inscription quotes the assurance of Osiris that he will provide funerary offerings for the deceased, Heru. No parentage is given for Heru. The filling in of the hieroglyphs with white uniform background is typical of the 25th Dynasty. This is the head end of rectangular coffin (bottom part). This item was purchased by Wellcome at auction in 1927.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543376

Title

Isis in the centre is shown in mourning. The writing states that Osiris will give offerings to the dead. Late Dynastic, 25th Dynasty (747 - 656 BC). Purchased by Wellcome at auction in 1927.

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