The ear is round and large.

The eyes are well opened, and were originally of silver; but have been stolen by some Arab.

The features have a remarkable expression of pride and dignity.

After these, what can be said for the thousands of statuettes of Osiris, of Isis, of Nephthys, of Horus, of Nefertum, which have been found in the sands and ruins of Sakkarah, Bubastis, and other cities of the Delta?
Many are, without doubt, charming objects for glass-cases, and are to be admired for perfection of casting and delicacy of execution; but the greater number are mere articles of commerce, made upon the same pattern, and perhaps in the self- same moulds, century after century, for the delight of devotees and pilgrims.

They are rounded, vulgar, destitute of originality, and have no more distinction than the thousands of coloured statuettes of saints and Virgins which stock the shelves of our modern dealers in pious wares.