Egypt - Osiris - Bronze Statuette > Lot No. 500

Description:
Late Period (circa 664-343 BC). Cast bronze of Osiris wearing the 'atef' crown and false plaited beard, carrying the symbolic crook and flail; standing on a later tiered wooden base.

Measurements:
120mm (excluding base).

Condition:
Fine and well detailed.

References:
Cf Schoske; cf Berman.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £600 - 800 (EUR 720 - 950; USD 950 - 1,270)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £500