Egyptian Museum Reproductions #5

This sculpture shows Isis protecting her husband Osiris with her wings. The statue was originally found at the Temple of Karmakin Thebes. The statue was dedicated by Sheshong, Steward of the God's adorer Ankhhnesneferibre. The name Isis means "Seat" or "Throne". She was regarded as the symbolic mother of the king. In myth she sought her dead husband and brother, Osiris, conceived her son Horus by him, buried and mourned him together with her sister Nephtys. Isis was regarded as the "Eye of Ra" and was worshipped as the "Great of Magic" who had protected her son Horus from snakes, predators, and other dangers thus she would protect mortal children also. In the New Kingdom, Isis was closely connected with Hathor whose physical attributes, the cow's horns and sun disk she adopted. The ancient Egyptians regared the Goddess as the "Eye of Ra".

Material: Casting Stone

Finish: Black Graphite

Egyptian: British Museum, London, 530 B.C.

Size: 12.5"H