Ancient Egyptian Bronze Osiris, Isis, and Harpocrates figure. 8 cms H. Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
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Ancient Egyptian bronze Osiris, Isis, and Harpocrates figure, 8 cm high with stand, Late Period 664–332 BC, in good condition, provenance from private collection, France.
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Osirian Triad, composed of Osiris, Isis, and Harpocrates gods pendant figure
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Solid bronze
8 cm height with stand, 6,5 cm height without stand.
Condition: Good, intact, see photos.
Provenance: Ex. old private collection, France. Since 1970.
The Osirian Triad, composed of Osiris, Isis, and Harpocrates, was one of the most important divine groups in ancient Egyptian religion. The three deities were closely connected through family relationships and through the central Egyptian ideas of death, resurrection, motherhood, and the continuation of life. Osiris, the father, was the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld. Isis, his wife and sister, was a powerful goddess associated with magic, motherhood, and protection. Their son Horus, represented in his child form as Harpocrates, symbolized renewal and divine succession.
During the Late Period of ancient Egypt, particularly from the seventh to the fourth century BCE, small bronze statuettes of Egyptian gods became increasingly common. These figures were produced using the lost-wax casting technique and were often dedicated in temples or placed in tombs and domestic shrines. The Osirian Triad was a particularly suitable subject for bronze sculpture because its three members expressed a complete divine family and represented important aspects of Egyptian religious belief.
Osiris is generally depicted as a mummiform figure, standing or seated, with his arms crossed over his chest and holding the crook and flail. He often wears the atef crown, which emphasizes his identity as ruler of the afterlife. Isis is commonly shown standing, sometimes wearing a long dress and a throne-shaped headdress, although other forms and attributes also occur. Harpocrates is represented as a young, naked child, frequently with a sidelock of hair and a finger raised to his mouth, a characteristic gesture of childhood in Egyptian art.
These Late Period bronze figures are important not only as religious objects but also as examples of Egyptian artistic craftsmanship. Their small scale made them portable and suitable for personal devotion. Together, the three figures visually expressed the ideals of family, divine protection, regeneration, and eternal life that remained fundamental to Egyptian religion.
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Translated by Google TranslateOsirian Triad, composed of Osiris, Isis, and Harpocrates gods pendant figure
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Solid bronze
8 cm height with stand, 6,5 cm height without stand.
Condition: Good, intact, see photos.
Provenance: Ex. old private collection, France. Since 1970.
The Osirian Triad, composed of Osiris, Isis, and Harpocrates, was one of the most important divine groups in ancient Egyptian religion. The three deities were closely connected through family relationships and through the central Egyptian ideas of death, resurrection, motherhood, and the continuation of life. Osiris, the father, was the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld. Isis, his wife and sister, was a powerful goddess associated with magic, motherhood, and protection. Their son Horus, represented in his child form as Harpocrates, symbolized renewal and divine succession.
During the Late Period of ancient Egypt, particularly from the seventh to the fourth century BCE, small bronze statuettes of Egyptian gods became increasingly common. These figures were produced using the lost-wax casting technique and were often dedicated in temples or placed in tombs and domestic shrines. The Osirian Triad was a particularly suitable subject for bronze sculpture because its three members expressed a complete divine family and represented important aspects of Egyptian religious belief.
Osiris is generally depicted as a mummiform figure, standing or seated, with his arms crossed over his chest and holding the crook and flail. He often wears the atef crown, which emphasizes his identity as ruler of the afterlife. Isis is commonly shown standing, sometimes wearing a long dress and a throne-shaped headdress, although other forms and attributes also occur. Harpocrates is represented as a young, naked child, frequently with a sidelock of hair and a finger raised to his mouth, a characteristic gesture of childhood in Egyptian art.
These Late Period bronze figures are important not only as religious objects but also as examples of Egyptian artistic craftsmanship. Their small scale made them portable and suitable for personal devotion. Together, the three figures visually expressed the ideals of family, divine protection, regeneration, and eternal life that remained fundamental to Egyptian religion.
Seller's Story
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Late period 664 - 332 BC
Name of object
Osiris, Isis, and Harpocrates figure. 8 cms H. Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
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.
