Egypt - Bronze Statuette - Osiris > Lot No. 600

Description:
Late Period, circa 664-332 BC. A large cast bronze of Osiris wearing the 'atef' crown and false plaited beard, carrying the symbolic crook and flail

Measurements:
153 mm, 270 grams.

Condition:
Fine condition, single repair across middle.

References:
Cf Schoske; cf Berman.

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

Estimate: £550 - 750 (EUR 690 - 940; USD 870 - 1,190)

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

Sold for: £500