Statuette of Isis ๐˜•๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ Horus

26th Dynasty, Saite Period, c. 688โ€“525 BCE
Bronze. Private Collection. Photo (edited for size): Sothebyโ€™s
This statuette depicts the goddess Isis tenderly suckling her divine son Horus. Dating to the Saite Period, it reflects the enduring theme of maternal protection and divine kingship in ancient Egyptian art.
Isis was one of the most revered goddesses in ancient Egyptian religion, worshipped as the ideal mother, wife, and protector of nature and magic. She was the sister and wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus, playing a central role in the myth of Osirisโ€™s death and resurrection.
Known for her magical abilities, Isis used her power to restore Osiris to life and to protect their son Horus, who later avenged his father. She was often depicted as a woman wearing a throne-shaped crown or with outstretched wings, symbolizing protection.
Over time, the worship of Isis spread beyond Egypt into Greece and Rome, where she became associated with healing, fertility, and universal motherhood.
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