Isis. Ancient Egypt, Late Period, c. 664–332 B.C.

Isis. Ancient Egypt, Late Period, c. 664–332 B.C.
Bronze.
It retains a green patina characteristic of ancient bronze, with concretions consistent with its archaeological age.
Measurements: 12 cm in height.

An Egyptian bronze figure representing the goddess Isis, one of the most revered deities in the Egyptian pantheon, associated with motherhood, protection, magic, and regeneration. The goddess is depicted seated, wearing a plant or floral headdress, in a posture of great frontality and ritual significance.

During the Late Period, small bronze figures of deities became widely distributed as votive offerings in temples and sanctuaries. Isis held a particularly prominent place in this context due to her role as the mother of Horus and wife of Osiris, protector of the deceased, and symbolic guarantor of rebirth.

Despite its small size, it maintains a notable devotional presence, reinforced by the verticality of the headdress, the seated posture, and the immediate association with the cult of Isis.