Ancient Egyptian Bronze Oxyrhynchus Fish

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Description from the seller

Wearing the horned sun-disk crown with a frontal Uraeus, elongated snout, engraved eyes and details. The ventral fins connect to an integrally cast sled-shaped base. Suspension loop at the top.
The oxyrhynchus fish helped Isis to find the dismembered Osiris in the Nile and thus became the patron and supporter of the revival in the afterlife.

Size: 6.8 cm L - 2 11/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, c. 600-350 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: London auction from a private british collection, prior to 2000. Previously with Resandro Collection, Europe, acquired prior to 1987 (listed on a 1987 loan document) (R-728 (HB 43).Ex Bonhams auction London

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.

Wearing the horned sun-disk crown with a frontal Uraeus, elongated snout, engraved eyes and details. The ventral fins connect to an integrally cast sled-shaped base. Suspension loop at the top.
The oxyrhynchus fish helped Isis to find the dismembered Osiris in the Nile and thus became the patron and supporter of the revival in the afterlife.

Size: 6.8 cm L - 2 11/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, c. 600-350 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: London auction from a private british collection, prior to 2000. Previously with Resandro Collection, Europe, acquired prior to 1987 (listed on a 1987 loan document) (R-728 (HB 43).Ex Bonhams auction London

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.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Egypt, c. 600 - 350 B.C.
Name of object
Oxyrhynchus Fish
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
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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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