Seated Osiris-Anedjty, Ptolemaic Period, 285–246 B.C. probably, From Egypt, Central Delta, Behbeit el-Hagar (Hebyt, Iseum), Granodiorite, H. 71.5 × W. 71.8 cm (28 1/8 × 28 1/4 in.), The Iseum, or temple of Isis, at Behbeit el Hagar in the central Delta was built as a great cult center for Isis, who was worshipped there as almost a primordial principle: thanks to her actions the resurrections and transformations of her husband Osiris were assured, and hence the birth and potency of their son Horus, the divine prototype of the king
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Seated Osiris-Anedjty, Ptolemaic Period, 285–246 B.C, Egypt, Central Delta, Behbeit el-Hagar, Hebyt, Iseum, Granodiorite, H, 71.5, W, 71.8 cm, 28 1/8, 1/4, temple, Isis, el, Hagar, central, built, great cult, center, worshipped, almost, primordial principle, thanks, actions, resurrections, transformations, husband Osiris, assured, hence, birth, potency, son Horus, divine prototype, king
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