Statuette of Merer ca. 1981–1802 Middle Kingdom The four statues 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.". Statuette of Merer. ca. 1981–1802 Wood, paint. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt; Probably from Asyut (Lykopoli
Statuette of Merer ca. 1981–1802 Middle Kingdom The four statues 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.". Statuette of Merer. ca. 1981–1802 Wood, paint. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt; Probably from Asyut (Lykopolis); Said to be from Middle Egypt, Meir. Dynasty 10–11
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