The sculpture shows a clear Egyptian influence, a style that the Phoenicians adopted and spread throughout the Mediterranean. It is a hollow figure, which was common to allow gases to escape during firing. It represents a male figure, probably a priest or a protective deity. These figures usually appear wearing long tunics that can reach down to the ankle and with arms close to the body or bent at right angles. They served as votive offerings (sacred gifts) placed in shrines or necropolises to link religion with trade and divine protection. Provenance: Formerly in the M. S. collection, Beirut, acquired from Asfar & Sarkis, Beirut, in 1964; acquired from an archaeological gallery in New York, USA, in 2017. Exhibited: Ifergan Collection museum, Málaga (2023-2025) Published: "Swipwrecked gods, the phoenician route from tyre to Malaka", pag. 62. Statement seen by Catawiki. 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. For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange. Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.