Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, circa 500-31 B.C. An acephalous statue of the characteristically plump young god Horus modelled seated, his hands falling by his sides and following the line of his thighs, with semi-naturalistic detailing to his torso, hands and feet. Cf. Walker, S. & Higgs, P. (eds), Cleopatra of Egypt, London, 2001, p.105, no.127, for a similar example. 1.03 kg, 28.5 cm high (11 1/4 in.). Collection of Brugsch Pasha (1842-1930). With Hotel Drouot, Paris, 30 September 1997, lot 643. Ex property of Mr Naudy. Property of a French collector. Accompanied by a scholarly note by Egyptologist Paul Whelan. Horus, the son of Osiris and Isis, was considered a solar deity who overcame darkness and defeated the chaotic forces of the god Seth. Egyptian pharaohs considered themselves reincarnations of Horus. In his youthful form, Horus the child embodies the new sun and all its associated benefits. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price