Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick
Egyptian Osiris Brick

Egyptian Osiris Brick

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Handcrafted Replica Egyptian Osiris Brick (Germinating Bed) – Inspired by the Khoiak Festival

Details

Osiris Bricks, also known as Osiris Germinating Beds, were used in rituals associated with the Osirian Festival of Khoiak and have been found in tombs where the deceased aligned themselves with Osiris.

These bricks contained seeds such as grain, cereal, or linen, which were thickly sown into the carved area representing Osiris' effigy. The soil was loosely packed over the seeds and kept moist until the seeds germinated and grew.

Once the seedlings reached the desired size, watering ceased, and the plants wilted and died—symbolising Osiris' power as the god of regeneration and ruler of the dead. This ritual reflected death, rebirth, and the cycle of life, key themes in ancient Egyptian religious beliefs.

The effigy of Osiris is depicted in his traditional form:

  • Wrapped as a mummy
  • Wearing the tall crown of Upper Egypt, adorned with ostrich plumes
  • Holding the crook and flail, symbols of kingship and divine authority

Materials

White earthenware or pipeclay

Dimensions

  • Height: Approx. 46 mm
  • Width: Approx. 130 mm
  • Length: Approx. 220 mm

Production

This museum-quality replica has been entirely handmade in Northumberland by Potted History, inspired by original Egyptian artefacts.

  • Hand-formed using traditional techniques
  • Fired between 800°C - 1,000°C to replicate authentic ancient pottery
  • Each piece is unique, with natural variations in surface colour and texture, just as seen in original artefacts

Ordering Information

  • 'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
  • 'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.

Shipping

  • Standard shipping: Sent via second-class postal service.
  • Faster delivery: If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.

Honour the legacy of Osiris – order today and bring a piece of ancient Egyptian ritual into your collection!

 

SHIPPING

'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready. 

'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.

We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.

All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks

RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at

clare@rothburycreates.co.uk

Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.

Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW

PRODUCT VARIATION

Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences.  Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens.  Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share.  If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering. 

Don't take our word for it

Hello Graham and Sarah, I wanted to message because I ordered your holy grail pot for my dad's birthday and he is over the moon with it.

Rachel Frankish

Many thanks again for all of the pottery - this will help bring our new Heritage learning programme to life!

Nottingham University Museum

I love it! I love everything about it, what it represents, why you made it and the history behind it. It was worth the wait! Thank you so much.

Gillian Castle

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