Clay Statue: A Dog Biting a Bone

Clay Statue: A Dog Biting a Bone

Ancient Egyptian burial statues

Ancient Egyptian burial statues

A small sculpture used in Egypt for funerals, resembling the image of Osiris (whose body is a mummy), usually with the name of the deceased written on it. Many important tombs contain a large number of small sculptures of this kind, with the purpose of allowing them to complete various tasks that the Earth God may require the deceased to accomplish.
A red-black glazed clay pot with a handle, circa 6th century BC

A red-black glazed clay pot with a handle, circa 6th century BC