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Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I. Egypt
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Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I. Egypt
Egyptian Art. Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I, second king of 12th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. Ruled between 1956 and 1910 BC. Luxor Museum. Egypt
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12th Ankh Ansata Crossed Crux Double Dynasty False Limestone Luxor Nile Osirian Osiris Pharaoh Pillar Polychrome Polychromy Senusret Sesostris Shape Symbol Symbolic Twelfth Osiride Senwosret
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This image showcases the Osiride pillar of Pharaoh Sesostris I, a remarkable artifact from ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom and the second ruler of the 12th Dynasty. Dated between 1956 and 1910 BC, this limestone sculpture is now displayed at the Luxor Museum in Egypt. The pillar portrays Sesostris I in an Osirian form, symbolizing his divine connection to the god Osiris, the god of the afterlife, fertility, and the Nile. The king is depicted with a false beard, signifying his divine nature and maturity, and his arms are crossed in front of his chest, holding the symbolic Ankh, the key of life, and the crux ansata, the symbol of royal power and the god Horus. The shape of the pillar is reminiscent of a palm tree trunk, representing the pharaoh's power over nature and the fertility of the land. The pillar is richly decorated with polychromy, a technique used to add color to the sculpture, enhancing its visual appeal and symbolic meaning. The intricate details of the carving, such as the hieroglyphic inscriptions, further emphasize the significance of this piece as a symbol of the pharaoh's power and connection to the gods. Sesostris I was known as Kheperkare Senwosret, meaning "Perfect is the Reneming of Osiris, Senwosret," reflecting his belief in the continuity of the divine kingship and his connection to the god Osiris. This Osiride pillar is a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of ancient Egypt during the Middle Kingdom period and continues to captivate and inspire scholars and visitors alike.
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