Goddess Isis

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Ancient Egyptian bronze statue of the Goddess Isis, circa 664 BCE - 30 CE, now proudly displayed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art's esteemed collection. According to the detailed description on artsmia.org, Isis stands as the revered Mother Goddess of ancient Egypt, her legend marked by a dramatic and powerful tale: she brought forth life from her murdered husband's ashes. In this exquisite statuette, Isis tenderly cradles Harpocrates, the child Horus, to her breast, embodying the nurturing and protective qualities that define the mother figure in human experience. For more information on this captivating piece of art history, please visit https://collections.artsmia.org/art/85/goddess-isis-ancient-egyptian. This remarkable object was painstakingly scanned by the skilled team at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.