Late Period, circa 525-332 B.C. A bronze figure of a worshipper modelled in the round, kneeling with his forearms raised in front of the body, palms facing outwards in a gesture of adoration, shaved head or cap, semi-naturalistic facial features; possibly from an offering tray or similar object; mounted on a custom-made display base. For similar kneeling figures on offering tables see Insley, C., The Temple Furniture from the Sacred Animal Necropolis at North Saqqâra, 1964-1976, London, 1987, pp.117-119; for a figure in an identical pose kneeling before a statuette of Anubis see: Schulz, R. and Seidel, M., Egyptian Art: The Walters Art Museum, London, 2009, pp.114-115, no.45; and The Brooklyn Museum, accession number 35.1031. 308 grams total, 10.7 cm high including stand (4 1/8 in.). From a collection assembled from the 1930s. Ex Mr. E.M. (1880-1954), Zürich, Switzerland. The collection was kept within the family and came into the possession of his grandson Mr. A.M. Accompanied by a scholarly note by Egyptologist Paul Whelan. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]