Large Bronze Egyptian Atef Crown, Half Life Size c. 600
Title: Large Bronze Egyptian Atef Crown, Half Life Size c. 600 B.C.
Date/Origin: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Dimension: 14.6 cm H - 5 11/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Provenance: Collection of Dr John Winnie, St Mary’s Georgia, USA. Bohnams, Oct 2008. • This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity * World Wide shipping for this item is US$ 20
Additional Information: Hollow cast, the frontal Uraeus with four recessed inlaid panels in its neck, its tail uncoiling vertically towards the knob tip of the white crown, the side plumes with diagonal recessed panels, some with inlay remaining, some traces of gilding.
The meaning of the word Atef is disputed. It may mean "his might" or "his terror”. The crown is associated particularly with the gods Osiris and Heryshef, but can also be worn by Horus and Re in their various forms.
Reserve: $3,500.00
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Location: This item ships from the United Kingdom
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Condition Report: Tip of one plume missing
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Title: Large Bronze Egyptian Atef Crown, Half Life Size c. 600 B.C.
Date/Origin: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Dimension: 14.6 cm H - 5 11/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Provenance: Collection of Dr John Winnie, St Mary’s Georgia, USA. Bohnams, Oct 2008. • This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity * World Wide shipping for this item is US$ 20
Additional Information: Hollow cast, the frontal Uraeus with four recessed inlaid panels in its neck, its tail uncoiling vertically towards the knob tip of the white crown, the side plumes with diagonal recessed panels, some with inlay remaining, some traces of gilding.
The meaning of the word Atef is disputed. It may mean "his might" or "his terror”. The crown is associated particularly with the gods Osiris and Heryshef, but can also be worn by Horus and Re in their various forms.
Reserve: $3,500.00
Shipping:
Worldwide: Flat-rate of $20.00 to anywhere in the world.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from the United Kingdom
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Tip of one plume missing
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