Egyptian Bronze Isis and Horus Statuette

GBP 1,795.00

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Object Description

A very fine large Egyptian bronze statuette of Isis and Horus. Isis is portrayed in a sitting position with her right hand holding her breast and her left arm outstretched supporting Horus and suckling him. She wears a tripartite wig with the solar-disc and bull horns crown placed on top, attributes identified with the goddess. Although one of the horns has now been chipped off. She also wears a long close-fitted dress with her bare feet placed on a rectangular plinth. Sat upon her lap is Horus the young, identified by the side lock of youth. He is now missing his feet. The goddess has been mounted on a custom-made stand.

Date: Circa 664-332 BC
Period: Late Period

Object Condition

Very fine condition, chip to one of the horns and Horus’ feet are now missing. There is a perforation to the back below the tripartite wig and on her left side. Green patination covers the surface. Measurements of the statuette itself; 13.6cm height, 3.4cm width

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:6.5 x H:15.9 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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