Temple of Sety I, limestone, fetish of Osiris, winged disc

European Museums, The British Museum

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Solar disc on top of a stele

... layout was reduced by one register to give the added gods due prominence. Only the figures of Roma and the gods were finished with special care; the bottom figures received the least attention.

The top features a fetish (sacred emblem) of Osiris. The flanking jackals represent his 'scout', the god Wepwawet. Thse motifs were also partly recut.

19th Dynasty, reign of Sety I (about 1294 - 1279 B.C.)

From Abydos, temple of Sety I

Limestone

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Solar disc on top of a stele

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Source:  London, United Kingdom