Description : [ Egyptian Antiquities ] [ Bronze ] Late Period, c.664 - 343 BC. A bronze statuette of the god Osiris wearing the Atef crown and holding crook and flail over his chest with crossed arms. Nicely rendered and intact with a crusty patination. Some incised details can be seen underneath the patina, especially on the feathers of the Atef crown. H 6.5in. On a wooden black. From a 19 th century European collection. Pious visitors to temples donated many types of offerings ranging from perishable objects and trinkets to finely crafted items (such as this piece) and votive stelae.
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About the lot N° 35 Title : [ Egyptian Antiquities ] [ Bronze ] Size : H 6.5in