Ancient Egyptian Bronze - Harpocrates holding a cornucopia - Ptolemaic period

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 1,300 - € 1,600
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€320
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Ancient Egyptian bronze Harpocrates figure, a naked child holding a cornucopia, dating to the late Ptolemaic period (332–30 BC), with a custom black wooden base, height 8.7 cm (11.6 cm with base), in excellent condition and authentic.

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Harpocrates in bronze holding a cornucopia (horn of plenty)
Harpocrates or Horus the Child in Egyptian, son of Isis and Osiris, is depicted as a naked child, curly hair falling on his shoulders, a finger before the mouth.
He is crowned with the pschent, the double crown of Lower and Upper Egypt.
He is depicted with the left leg forward. He places the index finger of the right hand to his mouth. His left hand holds a cornucopia, symbol of the fertility of nature, of which he personifies the inexhaustible forces.
Delivered with its elegant black wooden base made to measure.

Egypt, end of the Ptolemaic period 332 / 30 BC
Height 8.7 cm (11.6 cm with the base) - Beautiful patina
Excellent condition - rare in such good condition
Provenance: Netherlands, Studie D.Z.N.
Previously: former private Dutch archaeology collection

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Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Harpocrates in bronze holding a cornucopia (horn of plenty)
Harpocrates or Horus the Child in Egyptian, son of Isis and Osiris, is depicted as a naked child, curly hair falling on his shoulders, a finger before the mouth.
He is crowned with the pschent, the double crown of Lower and Upper Egypt.
He is depicted with the left leg forward. He places the index finger of the right hand to his mouth. His left hand holds a cornucopia, symbol of the fertility of nature, of which he personifies the inexhaustible forces.
Delivered with its elegant black wooden base made to measure.

Egypt, end of the Ptolemaic period 332 / 30 BC
Height 8.7 cm (11.6 cm with the base) - Beautiful patina
Excellent condition - rare in such good condition
Provenance: Netherlands, Studie D.Z.N.
Previously: former private Dutch archaeology collection

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days
All sellers items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
332/30 BC
Name of object
- Harpocrates holding a cornucopia - Ptolemaic period
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2022
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
4678
Objects sold
99.71%
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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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