Figure Item Number: M3.193 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure depicting the god Ptah-Seker-Osiris in infant form. The figure has a scarab beetle carved into the top of his head, and he is flanked by two figures. A figure is depicted on a flat surface behind the main figure. Pierced with a hole that runs from side to side at the back of the head.
Iconographic Meaning
God of the underworld and of resuscitation of the dead. Polytheistic figure.
Item History
- Made in Egypt
- Collected during 1914
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- M3.193
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- faience
- Manufacturing Technique
- faience work
- Overall
- height 8.0 cm, width 3.9 cm, depth 2.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
When
- Collection Date
- during 1914
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2189/0103