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This votive slab is shaped like a shrine. Inside the shrine, in relief, is a figure of Abydos representing Osiris. The piece has sunk relief on the sides and back with Isis, Horus, and inscriptions. The piece is broken at the top and bottom.

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Document identity
localId
17006
label
Votive Slab in the Form of a Shrine
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obj
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object
pageCount
1
Source metadata
id
17006
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Votive Slab in the Form of a Shrine
description
This votive slab is shaped like a shrine. Inside the shrine, in relief, is a figure of Abydos representing Osiris. The piece has sunk relief on the sides and back with Isis, Horus, and inscriptions. The piece is broken at the top and bottom.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1292-1185 BCE (New Kingdom; Ramesside)
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
shrines
votive offerings
imageCount
1
pageCount
1
source
import
dimensionsRaw
H: 1 15/16 in. (5 cm)
Source extras
cul
Egyptian
inscriptions
[Inscription]
dynasty
19th Dynasty
med
gray slate
creator_ids
6182
collection_ids
EGY
exhibition_ids
none
Single page context
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1
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0
type
photo
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de95edcb536680ef