Ancient Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris
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Ancient Egyptian bronze figure of Osiris, about 14 cm high, with crook and flail, wearing the braided beard and the atef-crown with plumes and uraeus, with a display stand, dating to c.1070–712 B.C. and from a private UK collection.
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Holding crook and flail, wearing a braided beard and the atef-crown with plumes and uraeus. Attachment loop at the base.
These bronze figures were typically created as votive offerings or for use in religious rituals. They were often depicted with symbolic elements such as a crook and flail, which represented Osiris' power and authority as the ruler of the underworld.
Size: 14 cm H - 5 1/2 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, c. 1070-712 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: Private UK collection, prior to 2000. ex Toovey auction.
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.
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Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Holding crook and flail, wearing a braided beard and the atef-crown with plumes and uraeus. Attachment loop at the base.
These bronze figures were typically created as votive offerings or for use in religious rituals. They were often depicted with symbolic elements such as a crook and flail, which represented Osiris' power and authority as the ruler of the underworld.
Size: 14 cm H - 5 1/2 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, c. 1070-712 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: Private UK collection, prior to 2000. ex Toovey auction.
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, 21st-25th Dynasty, c. 1070-712 B.C.
Name of object
Figure of Osiris
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2018
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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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.
