The top section is a list of the titles of Osiris. In the middle, below, Isis and Nephthys worship the symbol of the god Nefertum (the lotus). On the left is the Lake of Fire in which the dead person will be purified. On the right the dead person is shown shaking a sistrum as an act of worship in front of the god Horus. Third Intermediate Period (1069-747 BC)

Wooden coffin fragment showing image from Chapter 126 (a lake of fire in which the deceased is purified of his deeds on earth; etc Part of 99?, Chapter 81 (the pure lotus blossom; Chapter 125 - introduction of the deceased to Osiris. From Thebes. Anthropoid coffin made for a woman. Band reciting the titles of Osiris at the top. Centre scene below shows Isis and Nephthys raising their hands in adoration before the symbol of the god Nefertum. On the left are the two figures of Osiris between the Lake of Fire in which the deceased will be purified. On the right the deceased is shown shaking a sistrum as an act of adoration on being introduced by Isis to the presence of the enthroned Horus. 21st Dynasty. 28.7cm long.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543704

Title

The top section is a list of the titles of Osiris. In the middle, below, Isis and Nephthys worship the symbol of the god Nefertum (the lotus). On the left is the Lake of Fire in which the dead person will be purified. On the right the dead person is shown shaking a sistrum as an act of worship in front of the god Horus. Third Intermediate Period (1069-747 BC)

Object Type

Image

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