Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Bronze Osiris - 13.3 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Osiris in bronze with a deep brown‑red patina, standing mumiform with crossed arms holding the royal insignia, wearing the Atef crown with the solar disk and tall side plumes, 13.3 cm high with the tenon, Ptolmaic period (4th–1st century BCE), in excellent condition with a small loss on the solar disk, provenance from a private collection, acquired in 2025 from Belgium, authentic original with an expert certificate, EU shipping only.
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Description:
Osiris in bronze with a deep red-brown patina, shown in mummyiform standing, arms crossed and holding the traditional insignia of Osirian kingship.
The god wears the atef crown consisting of the solar disc framed by tall lateral feathers.
The face, finely modeled, shows hieratic features characteristic of the Ptolemaic period, with almond-shaped eyes, a discreet mouth, and an elongated synthetic beard.
The surface retains significant traces of reddish cuprite and old accretions, evidence of a long chemical evolution of the metal and reinforcing the piece's authentic character.
Conservation:
Small flaw visible at the level of the solar disc, as illustrated in the photographs, otherwise very beautiful.
Period:
Egypt, Ptolemaic period, 4th – 1st century BC.
Height: 13.3 cm with the tenon.
Provenance:
Private collection of Mr. E. C., by descent from his father in 1980.
An invoice and a certificate of authenticity from the expert will be provided to the purchaser.
The item will be insured and shipped by DHL Express.
Warning:
No shipping outside the European Union.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell and export this object.
The seller will not ship outside the E.U.
Seller's Story
Founded in 1978, the gallery is dedicated to classical archaeology and ancient numismatics.
It is located in Brussels, in the historic Sablon district, a leading spot of the European antique market.
Translated by Google TranslateAttention for non EU buyers: No shipping outside of the European Union !!
Description:
Osiris in bronze with a deep red-brown patina, shown in mummyiform standing, arms crossed and holding the traditional insignia of Osirian kingship.
The god wears the atef crown consisting of the solar disc framed by tall lateral feathers.
The face, finely modeled, shows hieratic features characteristic of the Ptolemaic period, with almond-shaped eyes, a discreet mouth, and an elongated synthetic beard.
The surface retains significant traces of reddish cuprite and old accretions, evidence of a long chemical evolution of the metal and reinforcing the piece's authentic character.
Conservation:
Small flaw visible at the level of the solar disc, as illustrated in the photographs, otherwise very beautiful.
Period:
Egypt, Ptolemaic period, 4th – 1st century BC.
Height: 13.3 cm with the tenon.
Provenance:
Private collection of Mr. E. C., by descent from his father in 1980.
An invoice and a certificate of authenticity from the expert will be provided to the purchaser.
The item will be insured and shipped by DHL Express.
Warning:
No shipping outside the European Union.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell and export this object.
The seller will not ship outside the E.U.
Seller's Story
Founded in 1978, the gallery is dedicated to classical archaeology and ancient numismatics.
It is located in Brussels, in the historic Sablon district, a leading spot of the European antique market.
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Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Century/timeframe
IVème - Ier siècle avant J-C.
Name of object
Osiris
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
13.3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
