Statuette of Merer

Unknown

ca. 1981–1802 B.C. · Wood, paint Gesso · Egyptian Art

The four statues 10.176.57-.60 belonged to the Scribe of Divine Offerings Merer. Their short kilts are covered with spells from the Coffin Texts. The phrase inscribed on the two middle-sized figures (.58 and .60) is typical: "Oh Osiris Merer, come with me and I will open for you your eyes that they may lead you on the ways of darkness and that they may put fear of you into the Imperishable Ones, as did Horus for his father Osiris."

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1981–1802 B.C.

Medium

Wood, paint Gesso

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1910