Ancient Egyptian Ceremonial bronze axe with Anubis
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Ancient Egyptian ceremonial bronze axe with Anubis
New Kingdom, 1500-1100 B.C.
A fine Ancient Egyptian ceremonial bronze axe with an openwork blade enclosing a standing figure of Anubis, the jackal-headed god associated with mummification and the afterlife. The deity is depicted in profile, wearing a vertically striated wig and a short pleated kilt, with both arms extended towards the outer edge of the blade. The axe has a broad, straight upper edge, slightly concave sides, and a gently curved lower edge. The figure is integrated into the openwork frame, with carefully engraved details to the head, garment, and limbs.
The axe is in excavated condition, with age-related surface wear, brown and green patina, scattered encrustation, and minor surface irregularities, yet retaining its distinctive openwork design and recognisable religious imagery.
An impressive example of Egyptian ceremonial bronze work, featuring the iconic representation of Anubis, ideal for collectors of ancient Egyptian antiquities, religious artefacts, or archaeological metalwork.
14.4 cm
Provenance: German ancient art gallery, 1970s. German collection, 1970s-2000s. Belgian collection. Copies of provenance paperwork will be enclosed.
Certificate of authenticity enclosed.
Shipping inside EU only.
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Ancient Egyptian ceremonial bronze axe with Anubis
New Kingdom, 1500-1100 B.C.
A fine Ancient Egyptian ceremonial bronze axe with an openwork blade enclosing a standing figure of Anubis, the jackal-headed god associated with mummification and the afterlife. The deity is depicted in profile, wearing a vertically striated wig and a short pleated kilt, with both arms extended towards the outer edge of the blade. The axe has a broad, straight upper edge, slightly concave sides, and a gently curved lower edge. The figure is integrated into the openwork frame, with carefully engraved details to the head, garment, and limbs.
The axe is in excavated condition, with age-related surface wear, brown and green patina, scattered encrustation, and minor surface irregularities, yet retaining its distinctive openwork design and recognisable religious imagery.
An impressive example of Egyptian ceremonial bronze work, featuring the iconic representation of Anubis, ideal for collectors of ancient Egyptian antiquities, religious artefacts, or archaeological metalwork.
14.4 cm
Provenance: German ancient art gallery, 1970s. German collection, 1970s-2000s. Belgian collection. Copies of provenance paperwork will be enclosed.
Certificate of authenticity enclosed.
Shipping inside EU only.
Seller's Story
All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine.
Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
New Kingdom, 1500-1100 B.C.
Name of object
Ceremonial bronze axe with Anubis
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
