A hollow terracotta figure of a Sothic dog, modelled in the round. The tail tightly curled and it wears a collar. The Sothic dog of Isis was connected with the dog star, Sirius, and associated with the New Year and the annual inundation of the Nile. A small firing-vent is pierced on its under the belly. 

CONDITION NOTE 1998: Very worn, surface dirt. Collector label on the base '202 Eg'. 

Displayed: World Museum: Ancient World: Egypt Gallery (permanent gallery), 2008-2015.

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A hollow terracotta figure of a Sothic dog, modelled in the round. The tail tightly curled and it wears a collar. The Sothic dog of Isis was connected with the dog star, Sirius, and associated with the New Year and the annual inundation of the Nile. A small firing-vent is pierced on its under the belly. CONDITION NOTE 1998: Very worn, surface dirt. Collector label on the base '202 Eg'. Displayed: World Museum: Ancient World: Egypt Gallery (permanent gallery), 2008-2015.

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