Ancient Egypt, Late Period Bulla from priest of Isis called Harsiese, Ex MUSEUM
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Bulla from priest of Isis named Harsiese, Ex Museum, Egyptian Late Period artefact, 6th century BC, 17 × 17 mm, good condition; acquired in 2025 from a private collection with provenance from Germany (previous owner 1970) and export licence included.
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ITEM: Bulla from priest of Isis called Harsiese
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Late period, 6th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 17 mm x 17 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Museum Exhibiton of the Arbeitsgruppe für Biblische Archäologie, Germany (Deaccession)
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
If you bid outside the european union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks.
Bullae—clay seals impressed with stamp or signet—were used to secure and authenticate documents or containers, signifying the authority of the individual whose seal was used. In this case, the presence of the name Harsiese, a theophoric name meaning "Horus, son of Isis," suggests a strong devotional identity tied to the cult of Isis, a goddess whose influence expanded significantly during the Late Period.
The priestly title associated with Harsiese reflects his elite status within the temple hierarchy, likely serving in a significant role within a temple dedicated to Isis, whose cult center was prominent at Philae and other locations. During the 26th Dynasty (Saite Period), Egypt experienced a renaissance in religious expression, art, and archaism, with increased interest in preserving traditional forms while also incorporating foreign influences. This bulla thus represents not only personal identity and priestly authority but also the broader religious revival of the era.
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Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Bulla from priest of Isis called Harsiese
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Late period, 6th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 17 mm x 17 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Museum Exhibiton of the Arbeitsgruppe für Biblische Archäologie, Germany (Deaccession)
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
If you bid outside the european union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks.
Bullae—clay seals impressed with stamp or signet—were used to secure and authenticate documents or containers, signifying the authority of the individual whose seal was used. In this case, the presence of the name Harsiese, a theophoric name meaning "Horus, son of Isis," suggests a strong devotional identity tied to the cult of Isis, a goddess whose influence expanded significantly during the Late Period.
The priestly title associated with Harsiese reflects his elite status within the temple hierarchy, likely serving in a significant role within a temple dedicated to Isis, whose cult center was prominent at Philae and other locations. During the 26th Dynasty (Saite Period), Egypt experienced a renaissance in religious expression, art, and archaism, with increased interest in preserving traditional forms while also incorporating foreign influences. This bulla thus represents not only personal identity and priestly authority but also the broader religious revival of the era.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/ Timeframe
6th Century B.C
Name of object
Bulla from priest of Isis called Harsiese, Ex MUSEUM
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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