Historical information

This item is part of the Dodgson Collection, which was bequeathed to Queen's College in 1892 by the Rev. James Dodgson. The collection was created by Aquila Dodgson, brother of James. Aquila Dodgson was a friend of the English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and it was through this friendship the Aquila was able to acquire ancient Egyptian artefacts. A detailed study of the collection was made by Christine Elias "Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Antiquities at the University of Melbourne", M.A. thesis 2010.

Physical description

Crudely formed figure in the round of Osiris with tripartite crown and arms folded at the front. Has own flat base and also suspension loop attached to back between shoulders.

Inscriptions & markings

The number 9 inscribed in white paint on back of figurine