TERRACOTTA OSIRIS DEVOTION CUP 3rd Century BC Start Price USD 299.00 Current Price USD 299.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 13, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Location Bullhead City, AZ See more about 'TERRACOTTA OSIRIS DEVOTION CUP 3rd Century BC' Description This 3rd Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D., Terracotta Votive Vessel, comes with its Certificate of Authenticity. It is 4.3 cm tall and 6.6 cm in diameter. The COA states that these types of vessels have been identified as coming from a shrine of Osiris at Umm el Ga'ab near abydos. It is said that Osiris's body (head) was buried at this site. On March 7th, 2008, an Egyptian archeological mission unearthed a 5,000 year old royal burial ground. It is said to contain 13 tombs believed to be senior royal employees. Vessels of this kind were used to express a vow, wish or desire from Osiris and were also used to in ceremonies of fulfillment and devotion.Estimated Value $400.00 Place a Bid!