Goddess Isis nursing the infant Horus—a popular motif symbolizing motherhood and divine nurture. Isis is shown wearing the throne-shaped crown or a solar disk flanked by cow horns, traditional emblems of her divine status. The child Horus sits on her lap, depicted as a small, naked boy with a side lock of youth, bringing to mind themes of rebirth and divine lineage.

Beside them, standing figures represent Osiris, identified by his Atef crown (a tall white crown flanked by ostrich feathers), crook and flail, and mummiform body, symbolizing kingship, resurrection, and the afterlife.

At the back, additional figures likely include Horus as a falcon-headed deity, Isis, and possibly Nephthys or other divine attendants. One larger figure appears to hold a lotus-shaped base or scepter; a symbol often associated with rebirth and the sun emerging from the primordial waters.

The statuettes’ dark metallic surfaces and fine detailing suggest they were votive offerings—objects of devotion placed in temples or tombs to invoke divine favor and protection for the donor or the deceased.

Taken on  Tuesday 06th of August 2019

Device: Google

Model: Pixel 3 XL

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