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Description : Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A diminutive cast bronze statue depicting a kneeling priest, recognizable by his bald pate and worshipful posture. Egypt had both male and female priests who were crucial to maintaining the complex religious rituals and beliefs of the Egyptian world. The power of the Egyptian priesthood served as a check on that of the monarchy, and high priests and the temples they commanded could amass wealth and influence that at times challenged the pharaoh. The figure depicted here in his simple attire is probably a wab priest, the lowest level of the priestly heirarchy, whose role was to care for the temple and perform minor functions like preparing for festivals. Size: 0.6 W x 1.6 H (1.5 cm x 4.1 cm), 2.3 H (5.8 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, 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 and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #127047
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Estimate (low-high) : 500 USD-750 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 5
Title : Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate To Late Dynastic Period
Condition report : Dark green patina on surface. Arms are lost, but aside from that, form is clear. The figure is attached to its stand with an adhesive.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Antiquities | Asian | Ethnographic
Sale date : 18 Jan 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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