Egyptian Bronze Figure, Osirus w/ Atef Crown
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Description
Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A cast leaded-bronze figurine of Osiris, the god of the underworld, standing in mummiform while holding his signature heka scepter and flagellum (nekhakh) in bent arms atop his chest. Covered in green and brown patina, Osiris stares forward with almond eyes and has full lips and a broad nose beneath the Atef crown resting atop his head. Size: 1.125" W x 3.75" H (2.9 cm x 9.5 cm); 4.9" H (12.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-John B. Kendrick II collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired 1965 to 1990; John B. Kendrick II was that son of John B. Kendrick, Wyoming governor and US senator
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
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Provenance: ex-John B. Kendrick II collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired 1965 to 1990; John B. Kendrick II was that son of John B. Kendrick, Wyoming governor and US senator
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
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Condition
Loss to crook of heka scepter, frontal uraeus cobra, tip of crown, and uraeus cobras beneath proper left ostrich feather. Surface abrasions, light encrustations, and softening to some finer details. Nice patina throughout. Tang beneath figure inserted into display stand and can be removed if desired.
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Egyptian Bronze Figure, Osirus w/ Atef Crown
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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