Ancient Egypt, Late Period Bronze Statuette of Osiris (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Statuette of Osiris, a bronze Late Period Egyptian figure (664–332 B.C.) in good condition, measuring 72 mm by 25 mm, sourced from a French private collection and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and an export license.
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ITEM: Statuette of Osiris
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Late period, 664 - 332 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 72 mm x 25 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired between 1960s - 1980s
Statuettes of Osiris are among the most iconic devotional objects from ancient Egypt, serving as tangible manifestations of the god of the underworld, resurrection, and agriculture. Typically cast in bronze, wood, or faience, these votive figurines proliferated during the Third Intermediate and Late Periods (c. 1070–332 BCE). They were widely dedicated at temple sanctuaries or placed inside tombs to secure the deity's favor. As the ruler of the afterlife who conquered death after being dismembered and resurrected, Osiris embodied eternal life and spiritual rebirth, making his image a powerful talisman for both the living seeking divine protection and the deceased journeying through the Duat.
In classical iconography, the statuettes depict Osiris as a mummiform king standing or seated on a throne, with his body tightly wrapped like a mummy to signify his resurrection from death. He wears the distinctive Atef crown—a tall white crown flanked by two ostrich feathers and often adorned with ram horns and a uraeus cobra—symbolizing his supreme authority over the realm of the dead. His arms are crossed over his chest, holding the royal regalia: the crook (heqa), representing guidance and kingship, and the flail (nekhakha), symbolizing fertility and command. His face is usually detailed with a ceremonial braided beard with a curved tip, emphasizing his divine, immortal nature.
Beyond their formal aesthetic appeal, these statuettes played an essential role in ancient Egyptian ritual economy and religious practice. Thousands were produced using lost-wax casting techniques and donated by pilgrims to temples as ex-voto offerings to gain Osiris's blessing, ensure fertility of the land, or guarantee eternal life for departed ancestors. When interred alongside the deceased in tombs, the statuettes acted as protective guardians and spiritual conduits, ensuring that the deceased would be judged favorably at the Weighing of the Heart ceremony and granted safe passage into the Field of Reeds.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Statuette of Osiris
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Late period, 664 - 332 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 72 mm x 25 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired between 1960s - 1980s
Statuettes of Osiris are among the most iconic devotional objects from ancient Egypt, serving as tangible manifestations of the god of the underworld, resurrection, and agriculture. Typically cast in bronze, wood, or faience, these votive figurines proliferated during the Third Intermediate and Late Periods (c. 1070–332 BCE). They were widely dedicated at temple sanctuaries or placed inside tombs to secure the deity's favor. As the ruler of the afterlife who conquered death after being dismembered and resurrected, Osiris embodied eternal life and spiritual rebirth, making his image a powerful talisman for both the living seeking divine protection and the deceased journeying through the Duat.
In classical iconography, the statuettes depict Osiris as a mummiform king standing or seated on a throne, with his body tightly wrapped like a mummy to signify his resurrection from death. He wears the distinctive Atef crown—a tall white crown flanked by two ostrich feathers and often adorned with ram horns and a uraeus cobra—symbolizing his supreme authority over the realm of the dead. His arms are crossed over his chest, holding the royal regalia: the crook (heqa), representing guidance and kingship, and the flail (nekhakha), symbolizing fertility and command. His face is usually detailed with a ceremonial braided beard with a curved tip, emphasizing his divine, immortal nature.
Beyond their formal aesthetic appeal, these statuettes played an essential role in ancient Egyptian ritual economy and religious practice. Thousands were produced using lost-wax casting techniques and donated by pilgrims to temples as ex-voto offerings to gain Osiris's blessing, ensure fertility of the land, or guarantee eternal life for departed ancestors. When interred alongside the deceased in tombs, the statuettes acted as protective guardians and spiritual conduits, ensuring that the deceased would be judged favorably at the Weighing of the Heart ceremony and granted safe passage into the Field of Reeds.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/timeframe
Late Period, 664 – 332 B.C
Name of object
Statuette of Osiris
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
