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LOT 0002
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,375
EGYPTIAN APIS BULL STATUETTE
LATE NEW KINGDOM, 21ST DYNASTY, 1069-945 BC
3 3/4" (365 grams, 95mm).
LATE NEW KINGDOM, 21ST DYNASTY, 1069-945 BC
3 3/4" (365 grams, 95mm).
A bronze figurine of the sacred Apis bull with sun-disc fronted by uraeus between the horns, standing on a rectangular base; mounted on a custom-made chamfered wooden stand with old ticket to the underside 'Vache Athor / XXI Dynastie / trouvé à Memphis'.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a Swedish collector; acquired in 2009 from Aaron Gallery, London, UK; previously in an old French collection in Paris since the 1970s; accompanied by a copy of the Aaron Gallery invoice, receipt, and correspondence regarding the provenance.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
