Null [Archaeology]. Egypt. Terracotta statuette of the god Osiris. H 13 cm. Show…

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[Archaeology]. Egypt. Terracotta statuette of the god Osiris. H 13 cm. Shown in mummiform form as an oushebti. Ventral column of hieroglyphs. As is (bumps, old restoration). Low Period style.

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[Archaeology]. Egypt. Terracotta statuette of the god Osiris. H 13 cm. Shown in mummiform form as an oushebti. Ventral column of hieroglyphs. As is (bumps, old restoration). Low Period style.

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