Ancient Egyptian Bronze Figure Of Harpocrates

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Ancient Egyptian bronze Figure of Harpocrates, circa 600 B.C., 11 cm high, with a hollow rectangular base and suspension loop, in intact condition, display stand included, with Certificate of Authenticity and provenance from a London West End private collection (ex Bonham’s, acquired 2008), legally acquired and exportable within the EU.

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Striding forward with the left leg advanced, his right hand held to his mouth, wearing the sidelock of youth and double crown with frontal curl, set on a hollow rectangular base with suspension loop behind.

Size: 11 cm H - 4 5/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: London West End private collection, ex. Bonham’s auction April 2008.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Striding forward with the left leg advanced, his right hand held to his mouth, wearing the sidelock of youth and double crown with frontal curl, set on a hollow rectangular base with suspension loop behind.

Size: 11 cm H - 4 5/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: London West End private collection, ex. Bonham’s auction April 2008.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Name of object
Figure Of Harpocrates
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2019
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2008
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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