A very large and rare egyptian solid bronze statuette of Harpocrates depicted nude and standing with a decidedly corpulent body, with his left leg advanced, holding his right forefinger to his mouth, his right hand holding a bird. He is wearing a necklace and the double crown with uraeus, the missing side-lock of youth cast separately. Incised lotus or papyrus flowers and petal-shaped ornaments behind. Bronze with dark and light green patina | Egypt. Late Period. 664-332 B.C. Condition: Restoration over fracture line on right knee. Some surface wear on the left side of the face. Otherwise excellent condition. Exhibited: D. Galloy, A. James-Sarazin, C. Besson, F. Comte, "Curiosités Un certain goût pour l ailleurs, Angers, Musées d Angers, Tourcoing" . Editions Invenit, 2015. A copy of the book will be handled to the buyer. Provenance: Acquired at French Auction House in October 2018. Julien Bessonneau collection (1842-1916); acquired by inheritance by previous owner. Notes: THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE FROM SPAIN ASKS ALL SELLERS FOR INVOICES OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION ABLE TO PROVE THE LEGALITY OF EACH ITEM BEFORE PROVIDING AN IMPORT OR EXPORT LICENSE. - The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union) - If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by us, this process can take beteen 1 and 2 months. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and 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 %. - Shipped with Insurance.