Egypt - Bronze Figurine - Osiris > Lot No. 601

Description:
Late Period, circa 664-332 BC. Cast bronze of Osiris wearing the 'atef' crown surmounted by a sun disc and false plaited beard, carrying the symbolic crook and flail.

Measurements:
110 mm, 65 grams.

Condition:
Fine with no repairs.

References:
Cf Schoske; cf Berman.

Provenance:
Bought on the London art market in the 1980's.

Estimate: £150 - 250 (EUR 190 - 310; USD 240 - 400)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £170