274 GALLERY OP ANTIQUITIES. [EGYPTIAN 
Mummies of snakes in their bandages, in the shape of 
elliptical cakes. 11 in. to 4 in 1. 
case f f. ( not yet finally arranged in divisions ). 
SEPULCHRAL FIGURES, AND BOXES. 
These small statues or figures, deposited in small boxes 
or in the coffins of the dead, represent, with few excep¬ 
tions, the body of the deceased in an Osirian dress, one 
hand holding an axe, the other a hoe, and cord of a 
small flat basket suspended on the back. The deceased 
thus equipped are prepared to enter the mystic abode 
of Hapi-moou or Elysian fields, where the soul is engaged 
in the labours of agriculture. It has been conjectured 
from the number found, and the variation of fabric, that 
they were offerings to the deceased by his relatives. They 
are all inscribed with a similar formula, differing con¬ 
siderably in extent, but containing the names and titles 
of the deceased, who is styled 44 illustrious Osirian.” 
Wood . Tall rectangular boxes with vaulted covers, 
each containing two sepulchral figures of 44 Khons ” or 
44 Khonsou,” 44 superintendent of the navigators of the 
boat of Amoun-ra ” ; the face and hands coloured white ; 
there is a collar round the neck and a formula neatly 
carved around the body. 1 ft. h., 4 in. sq. 
Wood . Sepulchral box for Har, prophet priest of 
Month, &c. The sides of the box are covered with 
hieroglyphics traced in blue, containing the invocations of 
the deceased, 44 that he may see his father Osiris, who 
will make a path through the darkness to his beloved,” 
&c., and an invocation to the god Thmou. 11| in. h., 11 
in. b., 6 in. d. 
Wood . Similar box, with a line of hieroglyphics round 
the sides in a red border, containing the name of the 
Osirian.Amouniri, and part of the formula en¬ 
graved round the bodies of sepulchral figures. 1 ft. b., 
5 in h., 7 in. d. 
Wood . Narrow rectangular boxes for holding sepul¬ 
chral figures : on one is a deceased Harmas adoring Osiris, 
Isis, and Nephthys seated, or Ra and his companion 
Okisnaa; on another the name of Khonsaouonkh, son of 
Piskeetto, the son of Sa-amoun, the beloved of the gods 
