Published Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Apis Bull
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**Originally Listed At $1500**
Egypt, ca. 1st century BCE to 2nd century CE. Rare large hollow-molded terracotta Apis Bull wearing the sun disk with Egyptian uraeus in the center and wearing a penannular pendant about its neck. The Apis Bull or Hapis (alternatively spelled Hapi-ankh) was a sacred bull worshipped primarily in the Memphis region - identified as the son of Hathor, a primary deity in the pantheon of Ancient Egypt. Initially, he was assigned a significant role in her worship, being sacrificed and reborn. Later, Apis also served as an intermediary between humans and other powerful deities. Rare this nice! Size: 5.75" L x 4.5" W x 7.875" H (14.6 cm x 11.4 cm x 20 cm)
Published as an insert featuring various private collections in "Egypte Onomwonden: Egyptische oudheden van het museum Vleeshuis" by Eric Gubel; Pandora, 1995.
Provenance: ex-private New Jersey, USA collection
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#127293
Egypt, ca. 1st century BCE to 2nd century CE. Rare large hollow-molded terracotta Apis Bull wearing the sun disk with Egyptian uraeus in the center and wearing a penannular pendant about its neck. The Apis Bull or Hapis (alternatively spelled Hapi-ankh) was a sacred bull worshipped primarily in the Memphis region - identified as the son of Hathor, a primary deity in the pantheon of Ancient Egypt. Initially, he was assigned a significant role in her worship, being sacrificed and reborn. Later, Apis also served as an intermediary between humans and other powerful deities. Rare this nice! Size: 5.75" L x 4.5" W x 7.875" H (14.6 cm x 11.4 cm x 20 cm)
Published as an insert featuring various private collections in "Egypte Onomwonden: Egyptische oudheden van het museum Vleeshuis" by Eric Gubel; Pandora, 1995.
Provenance: ex-private New Jersey, USA collection
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#127293
Condition
Intact with remains of original pigment.
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Published Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Apis Bull
Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
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