Ancient Egyptian Bronze God Osiris. 12 cm H. Late Period, 664 – 332 BC.
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Ancient Egyptian bronze God Osiris, 12 cm high with stand, Late Period (664–332 BC), in good condition; from a private collection, acquired in 2025 in France.
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God Osiris
Bronze
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 – 332 BC
12 cm height with stand, 6,6 cm height without stand.
Condition: Very good, see photos.
Provenance: Private collection, C., Marseille, 1970.
Osiris was one of the most important gods in 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, 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 bringing him back to life. From this union, Horus was born, who would later 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 Maat, 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 carrying the scepter and flail. His cult spread throughout Egypt, symbolizing the hope of eternal life.
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Translated by Google TranslateGod Osiris
Bronze
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 – 332 BC
12 cm height with stand, 6,6 cm height without stand.
Condition: Very good, see photos.
Provenance: Private collection, C., Marseille, 1970.
Osiris was one of the most important gods in 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, 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 bringing him back to life. From this union, Horus was born, who would later 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 Maat, 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 carrying the scepter and flail. His cult spread throughout Egypt, symbolizing the hope of eternal life.
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
God Osiris. 12 cm H. Late Period, 664 – 332 BC.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
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
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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.
