Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 19-29 B.C.E. Faience, height from 22 to 22.5cm ((8 11/16 to 8 7/8 inches) All: Gift of Mrs. J. D. Cameron Bradley in memory of her mother, Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears Left: Hapy (head of a baboon), MFA #48.1288a-b Right: Imsety (head of a human), MFA #48.1289a-b Photos © Joan Ann Lansberry Qebehsenuef (head of a falcon), MFA #48.1286a-b Right: Duamutef (head of a jackal), MFA #48.1287a-b In the subdued lighting of this gallery, we can just make out the decoration of the deceased giving dua (adoration) to Osiris. The museum website gives a better view of the details:
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