Ancient Egyptian Bronze LARGE HARPOCRATES - 20.8×6×8 cm - (1)
A very large and rare egyptian solid bronze statuette of Harpocrates depicted nude and standing with a decidedly corpulent body, with his left leg advanced, holding his right forefinger to his mouth, his right hand holding a bird. He is wearing a necklace and the double crown with uraeus, the missing side-lock of youth cast separately. Incised lotus or papyrus flowers and petal-shaped ornaments behind. Bronze with dark and light green patina | Egypt. Late Period. 664-332 B. C. Condition: Restoration over fracture line on right knee. Some surface wear on the left side of the face. Otherwise excellent condition. Exhibited: D. Galloy, A. James-Sarazin, C. Besson, F. Comte, "Curiosités Un certain goût pour l ailleurs, Angers, Musées d Angers, Tourcoing" . Editions Invenit, 2015. Provenance: Ex J. B Private Collection - France Notes: The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested and an export fee must be paid ( see terms and conditions) . This process could take between 1 and 2 months.
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A very large and rare egyptian solid bronze statuette of Harpocrates depicted nude and standing with a decidedly corpulent body, with his left leg advanced, holding his right forefinger to his mouth, his right hand holding a bird. He is wearing a necklace and the double crown with uraeus, the missing side-lock of youth cast separately. Incised lotus or papyrus flowers and petal-shaped ornaments behind. Bronze with dark and light green patina | Egypt. Late Period. 664-332 B. C. Condition: Restoration over fracture line on right knee. Some surface wear on the left side of the face. Otherwise excellent condition. Exhibited: D. Galloy, A. James-Sarazin, C. Besson, F. Comte, "Curiosités Un certain goût pour l ailleurs, Angers, Musées d Angers, Tourcoing" . Editions Invenit, 2015. Provenance: Ex J. B Private Collection - France Notes: The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested and an export fee must be paid ( see terms and conditions) . This process could take between 1 and 2 months.
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