This restoration was generously sponsored by Sherrill Pettus.

Date: XXVI Dynasty
Dimensions: 60 cm high
Material: Wood

This is a wooden statue of Osiris, the God of Death. It was used as a container for papyri from the book of the Dead. The restoration hopes to also show the inner cavity of the statue where the Book of the Dead was concealed.

State of Preservation:

The restoration of this object called for a special technique and specific methods of analysis.

Restoration Process Included:

• Graphic documentation
• Photographic documentation
• Consolidation of object
• Removal of dust particles
• Fixation of exterior pigments and inlayed decorations