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The Collection of Ptah-Sokar-Osiris Statues at the Museo Civico Archeologico in Bologna

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The article offers a comprehensive catalogue of the collection of 22 (Ptah-Sokar-)Osiris statues currently housed in the Bologna Museo Civico Archeologico. This catalogue is preceded by a concise overview of the latest research and knowledge regarding these fascinating figures, accompanied by a detailed study of their collecting history. Bologna boasts a long-standing museum tradition, reflecting a growing interest in Egyptian antiquities since the late 16th century. The statues of Ptah-Sokar-Osiris have enriched Bologna’s Egyptian collections from the 17th through the end of the 19th centuries, accompanying and reflecting their gradual growth.
Fondazione Museo Delle Antichita Egizie
Title: The Collection of Ptah-Sokar-Osiris Statues at the Museo Civico Archeologico in Bologna
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The article offers a comprehensive catalogue of the collection of 22 (Ptah-Sokar-)Osiris statues currently housed in the Bologna Museo Civico Archeologico.
This catalogue is preceded by a concise overview of the latest research and knowledge regarding these fascinating figures, accompanied by a detailed study of their collecting history.
Bologna boasts a long-standing museum tradition, reflecting a growing interest in Egyptian antiquities since the late 16th century.
The statues of Ptah-Sokar-Osiris have enriched Bologna’s Egyptian collections from the 17th through the end of the 19th centuries, accompanying and reflecting their gradual growth.

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