Osiris offered by the Astronomer of the House of Amun, Ibeb, ca. 1070–712


Osiris offered by the Astronomer of the House of Amun, Ibeb, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–24, ca. 1070–712 , From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Hiba (Ankyronpolis), Nile east bank, above Benisuef, EEF excavations 1902-1903, Leaded bronze; precious-metal leaf; inlays of other materials; wood base with ink or black paint inscription, Statue above base H. 35 cm (13 3/4 in); W cm (4 13/16 in); D 9 cm (3 9/16 in), This statuette was excavated at Hiba (or Teudjoi), a fortress town south of Herakleopolis, in Middle Egypt, and an important outpost at the northern limits of the Theban controlled part of the country from the late New Kingdom through the Third Intermediate Period


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