Ancient Egyptian BronzeFigure of the Apis Bull

Standing bronze Apis bull with the sun-disk between his horns, a lunar crescent symbol engraved on his right side signifying he was accepted by the gods. Apis Bull: The Apis bull had a cult centre and was seen by the Egyptians as one of the manifestations on earth of the god Ptah. When an Apis bull died, it was embalmed. A prospective new Apis bull was required to have a white crescent on one side of its body or a white triangle on its forehead, signifying its unique character and its acceptance by the gods. Size: 5. 5 cm L - 2 3/16 inches Material: Bronze Culture: Egypt c. 600 B. C. Condition: Intact Display stand included Provenance: French private collection Mr. B. , acquired from “Galerie Reiner” Paris, Rue Bonaparte in 1980. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity