Statuette of a goddess

Unknown

7th–1st century B.C. · Limestone · Egyptian Art

This small magical figure represents Isis-Hedjedet (Isis-scorpion). The goddess kneels with a Hathor emblem in front of her. Four rearing cobras, two on each side, separate the emblem from the goddess's knees. On her lap is a mummified figure of the god Osiris and on her head is a scorpion. On the back of the statuette is a head of the god Bes with a winged scarab beneath.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th–1st century B.C.

Medium

Limestone

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Ernest L. Folk III Bequest, 2009