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LOT 0031
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GBP (£) 350 - 450
EUR (€) 400 - 520
USD ($) 470 - 600
£175 (EUR 202; USD 234) (+bp*)
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EGYPTIAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF OSIRIS
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3 in. (47.3 grams, 76 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3 in. (47.3 grams, 76 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, holding the crook (heka) and flail (nekhakha) regalia; suspension loop on the reverse.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s.
Private collection, UK.
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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.
