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An Egyptian bronze figure of Osiris
7 July 2016, 10:30 BST
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An Egyptian bronze figure of Osiris
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
The finely cast mummiform deity, standing holding the crook and flail, each with notched decoration, with incised details to the collar, false beard and side-plumes, wearing the atef crown, the integral rectangular base inscribed at the front: 'Words of Osiris: Give life and Health', the name of the donor has not been added, 17cm high
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
The finely cast mummiform deity, standing holding the crook and flail, each with notched decoration, with incised details to the collar, false beard and side-plumes, wearing the atef crown, the integral rectangular base inscribed at the front: 'Words of Osiris: Give life and Health', the name of the donor has not been added, 17cm high
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Provenance:
Adriaan Eliza Herman Goekoop (1859-1914) Collection. Goekoop was a renowned construction entrepreneur and amateur archaeologist from the Hague. He was involved in several excavations in Greece and was author of Ithaque la Grande, 1908. Thence by descent.
























