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LOT 0520
Estimate
GBP (£) 50 - 70
EUR (€) 58 - 81
USD ($) 67 - 94
(2 Bids, Reserve met)
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(2 Bids, Reserve met) | Current bid: £10
EGYPTIAN BRONZE OSIRIS STATUETTE
LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 664-30 B.C.
2 3/8 in. (17.5 grams, 62 mm).
LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 664-30 B.C.
2 3/8 in. (17.5 grams, 62 mm).
A slender standing figure of Osiris in iconic mummiform appearance, wearing the tall conical Atef crown with its flanking ostrich plumes, and central uraeus, a long, internally detailed divine beard, and holding the crook (heka) and flail (nekhakha) regalia. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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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.
