ORIENTAL ANTIQUITIES DEPARTMENT

Wooden Papyrus Case on a sleigh-shaped base

Being restored thanks to the generosity of the Portugal Patrons

This is a beautiful example of a wooden case in the shape of a small tabernacle. On the top of its lid there is a small wooden carving of a Sphinx. The door is inscribed with a representation of the god Osiris with an atef crown. A relief with the symbol of Djed is located below the figure of Osiris. On both sides of the box there are the representations of the sons of Horo with hieroglyphic inscription.