Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Silver Figure of Anthropomorphic Apis
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Ancient Egyptian silver figure of Anthropomorphic Apis from ca. 300 B.C. in the Ptolemaic period, solid silver, on an integral stand with a leftward stride and potential former hold of a was sceptre and the ankh, with a display stand included and a Certificate of Authenticity, provenance from a private London collection acquired before 2000.
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Description from the seller
Of solid silver, striding forward with the left leg advanced, hands with holes, possibly once holding the was sceptre and the ankh. On integral stand, beautifully carved with fine details. While Hathor is the most famous bovine deity, the Apis bull was often considered the son of Hathor, and in some contexts, the bull-headed male gods were considered closely related to the cow goddesses, representing the male, virile aspect of that power.
Size: 5.2 cm L - 2 1/16 inches
Material: Silver
Culture: Egypt, c. 300 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: Private London collection acquired before 2000.
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.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Of solid silver, striding forward with the left leg advanced, hands with holes, possibly once holding the was sceptre and the ankh. On integral stand, beautifully carved with fine details. While Hathor is the most famous bovine deity, the Apis bull was often considered the son of Hathor, and in some contexts, the bull-headed male gods were considered closely related to the cow goddesses, representing the male, virile aspect of that power.
Size: 5.2 cm L - 2 1/16 inches
Material: Silver
Culture: Egypt, c. 300 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: Private London collection acquired before 2000.
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.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Century/timeframe
Egypt, c. 300 B.C.
Name of object
Figure of Anthropomorphic Apis
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2019
Material
Silver
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
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.
