Statuette of Isis nursing Horus, dedicated by Ankhhor, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, ca. 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Anhydrite, H. 14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.); W. 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in); D. 8 cm (3 1/8 in), Isis nursing her son Horus is one of the most popular images of this protective goddess. With one hand she is supporting her child while offering her breast to him to suckle with the other. Isis was the sister-wife of the god Osiris
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Statuette, Isis nursing Horus, dedicated, Ankhhor, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, ca, 664–332 B.C, Egypt, Anhydrite, H, 14.9 cm, 5 7/8, W, 5.9, 2 5/16, D, 8, 3 1/8, nursing, son, popular images, protective goddess, hand, supporting, child, offering, breast, suckle, Isis, sister-wife, god Osiris
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