Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Kneeling Priest

**Originally Listed At $400**

Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A cast-bronze figure of a kneeling priest with sharply bent and tucked beneath the thighs. The upright posture of the figure suggests the priest is engaged in prayer and perhaps once held a small implement atop the lap. Figures like this example were created as votive offerings to be left at temples or places of worship as kneeling priests signified the constant worship of the gods. Fine areas of brown, green and russet patina have formed over the surfaces. Size: 1.125" L x 0.875" W x 2.25" H (2.9 cm x 2.2 cm x 5.7 cm); 2.9" H (7.4 cm) on included custom stand.

For a stylistically-similar example, please see The Brooklyn Museum, accession number 37.360E: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/4029

Provenance: ex-Hilja K. Herfurth collection, Denver, Colorado, USA; ex-private Stonefurth collection, #314, Egypt certificate no. B6 641

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Condition Report: Repaired from multiple pieces, with small chips and losses as well as light adhesive residue along break lines. Light softening to some finer details, minor abrasions and nicks to body and head, and light encrustations. Nice earthen deposits as well as great green, brown, and russet patina throughout.