Ancient Egypt, Late Period Bronze Osiris figure - 18 cm
07
days
20
hours
49
minutes
15
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 4,100 - € 5,000
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 122713 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Ancient Egyptian bronze Osiris figure from the Late Period (664–332 BC), 18 cm tall, depicting Osiris with the Atef crown, acquired in 2022 from an auction house in Germany and previously in a private German collection.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Osiris Figure with Atef Crown. 664-332 BC.
This bronze figure represents Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and fertility. He is depicted wearing the distinctive Atef crown, characterized by the tall central element flanked by ostrich feathers, symbolizing divine authority and rebirth. The figure embodies the traditional iconography of Osiris, with his serene expression and timeless posture reflecting his role as a benevolent and enduring deity in Egyptian religion.
Provenance: Ex collection Helger Deikner (Westfalia;1983).
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Osiris Figure with Atef Crown. 664-332 BC.
This bronze figure represents Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and fertility. He is depicted wearing the distinctive Atef crown, characterized by the tall central element flanked by ostrich feathers, symbolizing divine authority and rebirth. The figure embodies the traditional iconography of Osiris, with his serene expression and timeless posture reflecting his role as a benevolent and enduring deity in Egyptian religion.
Provenance: Ex collection Helger Deikner (Westfalia;1983).
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/ Timeframe
664-332 BC
Name of object
Osiris figure
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2022
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
18 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1983
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Sold by
