Isis Suckling Horus, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period circa 24th Dynasty. Creator: Unknown

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Isis Suckling Horus, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period circa 24th Dynasty. Creator: Unknown

Isis Suckling Horus, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period circa 24th Dynasty

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24th Dynasty 8th Century Bc Ancient Egypt Breast Feeding Breastfeeding Child Care Childcare Family Life Figurine Hand Carved Handicraft Handicrafts Horus Isis Parent Schist Statuette Suckling Third Intermediate Period Ancient Egyptian Head Dress Mizraim

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This exquisitely hand-carved schist statuette depicts the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis in the act of nursing her son Horus during the Third Intermediate Period of Egypt's history, around the 8th century BC. The 24th Dynasty artifact is a testament to the deep reverence ancient Egyptians held for the sacred bond between mother and child. Isis, the goddess of motherhood, magic, and fertility, is shown in a full-length seated position with her left hand cradling Horus's head, while her right hand supports his back as he nurses. The intricate details of their bodies, the folds of their clothing, and the delicate headdresses adorning their heads are all masterfully rendered. This close-up image offers a glimpse into the intimate moment of childcare in ancient Egyptian culture, where the divine and the human intertwined. The statuette, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a reminder of the enduring themes of family, love, and nurturing that transcend time and place.

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