Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period Bronze Figure of Osiris
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Bronze figure of Osiris from Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (c.1070–712 BC), about 14 cm high, intact and supplied with a display stand.
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Description from the seller
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.
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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period
Century/timeframe
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 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
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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