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A work made of steatite.

Statuette of Osiris

Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664–525 BCE)

Egyptian

Egypt

This finely carved figure of the god Osiris portrays the mummiform deity seated on a throne holding a crook and flail, which are symbols of his ability to rule and to provide.

Steatite

Arts of Africa