Ancient Egyptian Bronze Large Figure of Osiris
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Description from the seller
Holding crook and flail, wearing a braided beard and the atef-crown with plumes and uraeus, on integral stand, mounted on a plexiglass stand. Exquisite details.
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: 16 cm H (excluding stand) - 6 5/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, c. 600-300 B.C.
Condition: Repaired
Display stand included
Provenance: Estate Auction, Weschlers, Maryland, 28 September 1984, lot n. 381.
Lloyd and Jeanne Raport Collection, Washington DC and Florida, acquired at the above sale.
Ex Bonhams 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, on integral stand, mounted on a plexiglass stand. Exquisite details.
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: 16 cm H (excluding stand) - 6 5/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Egypt, c. 600-300 B.C.
Condition: Repaired
Display stand included
Provenance: Estate Auction, Weschlers, Maryland, 28 September 1984, lot n. 381.
Lloyd and Jeanne Raport Collection, Washington DC and Florida, acquired at the above sale.
Ex Bonhams 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 Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Egypt, c. 600 - 300 B.C.
Name of object
Large Figure of Osiris
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1984
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
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.
