10-09-2016, 02:11 PM
The concentric circles on that crocodile are surely interesting. It would be nice to have a Greek or Egyptian around to tell us what these patterns mean 
I have always wondered what the "scales" on Osiris' throne mean. They are found in a wide range of contexts, sometimes dotted, sometimes not. On thrones, though, they seem to have become standard by the Ptolemaic period and very likely to denote some kind of material (metal?). I include the bottom nymph for comparison. This pattern is also found in Greek pottery, for example.
The top nymph reminded me of the way Osiris' mummy wrapping was drawn, though I admit the resemblance is not complete. Also note the similar use of "hatching" on Osiris' staff.
The image is taken from a Ptolemaic period scroll of otherwise unknown origin.
I have always wondered what the "scales" on Osiris' throne mean. They are found in a wide range of contexts, sometimes dotted, sometimes not. On thrones, though, they seem to have become standard by the Ptolemaic period and very likely to denote some kind of material (metal?). I include the bottom nymph for comparison. This pattern is also found in Greek pottery, for example.
The top nymph reminded me of the way Osiris' mummy wrapping was drawn, though I admit the resemblance is not complete. Also note the similar use of "hatching" on Osiris' staff.
The image is taken from a Ptolemaic period scroll of otherwise unknown origin.