Ancient Egyptian Bronze Osiris - 9 cm
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Bronze Osiris from Ancient Egypt, Late Period (664–332 BC), 9 cm high by 2.5 cm wide, in very good condition, acquired from Casa de Subastas in France in 2026 from a private collection; authentic original piece.
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Osiris was one of the most important gods of Ancient Egypt, associated with resurrection, fertility and life after death. According to Egyptian mythology, Osiris was the first mythical pharaoh of Egypt, a wise and just king who taught humanity agriculture, the laws and civilization. However, his brother Seth, driven by envy, betrayed him, murdered him and dismembered his body. His wife and sister, the goddess Isis, managed to gather and restore his remains with the help of magic, temporarily returning him to life. From this union was born Horus, who later would avenge his father.
After his resurrection, Osiris became the lord of the Duat, the realm of the dead, where he ruled as judge of souls. In this role, Osiris presided over the final judgment, where the heart of the deceased was weighed on a scale against the feather of Ma'at, goddess of truth. If the heart was pure, the soul could live eternally.
Osiris was depicted as a mummified man with green or black skin, symbolizing renewal and fertility, and bearing the scepter and the flail. His cult spread throughout Egypt, symbolizing the hope of eternal life.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days
Osiris was one of the most important gods of Ancient Egypt, associated with resurrection, fertility and life after death. According to Egyptian mythology, Osiris was the first mythical pharaoh of Egypt, a wise and just king who taught humanity agriculture, the laws and civilization. However, his brother Seth, driven by envy, betrayed him, murdered him and dismembered his body. His wife and sister, the goddess Isis, managed to gather and restore his remains with the help of magic, temporarily returning him to life. From this union was born Horus, who later would avenge his father.
After his resurrection, Osiris became the lord of the Duat, the realm of the dead, where he ruled as judge of souls. In this role, Osiris presided over the final judgment, where the heart of the deceased was weighed on a scale against the feather of Ma'at, goddess of truth. If the heart was pure, the soul could live eternally.
Osiris was depicted as a mummified man with green or black skin, symbolizing renewal and fertility, and bearing the scepter and the flail. His cult spread throughout Egypt, symbolizing the hope of eternal life.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Late Period, 664 – 332 BC.
Name of object
Osiris
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
9 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
2.5 cm
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.
