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LOT 0531
Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 480 - 720
USD ($) 520 - 780
EGYPTIAN OSIRIS STATUETTE
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
4 3/4 in. (150 grams total, 12 cm including stand).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
4 3/4 in. (150 grams total, 12 cm including stand).
A bronze figurine of Osiris standing with flail and crook held in crossed arms, plaited beard, Atef crown to his head with uraeus above the brow, mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a London gentleman; acquired in London in 1976.
LITERATURE:
See O'Connor, D., Abydos: Egypt's First Pharaohs and the Cult of Osiris, London, 2009, for a discussion on the role of Osiris in Egyptian religion and society.
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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.
