Ancient Egypt Hellenistic period Bronze Votive Serapis bull - 4.5 cm
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Ancient Egyptian Hellenistic bronze votive Serapis bull, 4.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, 1.9 cm deep, dating to the 4th–1st century BC, in very good+ condition, provenance: French private collection, acquired in 2024.
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Egyptian Hellenistic Bronze Apis Bull Statuette – 4th to 1st Century BC
Depicting the sacred Apis bull standing four-square on a rectangular base, with a powerful muscular body, short strong legs and a distinctive head with large curved horns and a sun disk between them (now partially worn). The figure displays the characteristic traits of the Apis cult: a triangular forehead marking and a carefully rendered tail. The surface shows a dark brown patina with areas of green encrustation.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 4.5 × 5.5 × 1.9 cm
Weight: 70 g
Provenance: French private collection, acquired in France in the 1990s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Egyptian Hellenistic Bronze Apis Bull Statuette – 4th to 1st Century BC
Depicting the sacred Apis bull standing four-square on a rectangular base, with a powerful muscular body, short strong legs and a distinctive head with large curved horns and a sun disk between them (now partially worn). The figure displays the characteristic traits of the Apis cult: a triangular forehead marking and a carefully rendered tail. The surface shows a dark brown patina with areas of green encrustation.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 4.5 × 5.5 × 1.9 cm
Weight: 70 g
Provenance: French private collection, acquired in France in the 1990s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt Hellenistic period
Century/timeframe
4th to 1st Century BC
Name of object
Votive Serapis bull
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
4.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
5.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
1.9 cm
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