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Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Silver 人間の姿をしたアピスの像
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Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Silver 人間の姿をしたアピスの像

Of solid silver, striding forward with the left leg advanced, hands with holes, possibly once holding the was sceptre and the ankh. On integral stand, beautifully carved with fine details. While Hathor is the most famous bovine deity, the Apis bull was often considered the son of Hathor, and in some contexts, the bull-headed male gods were considered closely related to the cow goddesses, representing the male, virile aspect of that power. Size: 3.2 cm L - 1 1/4 inch Material: Silver, 6.8 grms Culture: Egypt, c. 300 B.C. Condition: Intact Display stand included Provenance: Private London collection acquired before 2000. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK. Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

No. 102923307

No longer available
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Silver 人間の姿をしたアピスの像

Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Silver 人間の姿をしたアピスの像

Of solid silver, striding forward with the left leg advanced, hands with holes, possibly once holding the was sceptre and the ankh. On integral stand, beautifully carved with fine details. While Hathor is the most famous bovine deity, the Apis bull was often considered the son of Hathor, and in some contexts, the bull-headed male gods were considered closely related to the cow goddesses, representing the male, virile aspect of that power.

Size: 3.2 cm L - 1 1/4 inch
Material: Silver, 6.8 grms
Culture: Egypt, c. 300 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Private London collection acquired before 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Bidding closed
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Estimate € 1,100 - € 1,400

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