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Book of the Dead scene: Deceased presented to Osiris
Egyptian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Ink on papyrus
Dimensions
Length x width: 40 and 49 x 38 cm (15 3/4 x 19 5/16.)
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number1987.287.2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsBooks and manuscripts
DescriptionOne of two scenes from the Book of the Dead, reconstructed from papyrus fragments. In this scene, Horus leads the male deceased to Osiris, who sits beneath an elaborate canopy. An offering table, piled with food, is positioned between Horus and Osiris. The accompanying text records a portion of Spell 30b.
Provenance(Accession Date: May 27, 1987)