and on his back is a wide seed sack
The symmetry and thin walls of the clay body are remarkable in the absence of a potter's wheel
These attributes reinforce Osiris’s role as both a ruler of the underworld and a god of resurrection
that contrasts wonderfully against a pale grey background
Ernesto Wolf Collection 8
A rare Egyptian Alabaster Shabti for Pharaoh Ramesses VII, New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty, ca. 1136–1129 BCE Amulets and on his back isCarved from fine alabaster, this rare royal shabti depicts Pharaoh Ramesses VII in mummiform pose with arms crossed over the chest. The face is modeled with care, enhanced by painted details including black lined eyes, a delicate nose, and red lips beneath a long tripartite wig. Traces of the original pigment in red, green, and black are preserved across the surface, particularly highlighting the facial features and the vertical inscription. Down the