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THBEgyptian Bronze Statue Falcon-Head God Horus
Lot 2
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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2020-10-08 10:00:00
2020-10-08 10:00:00
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Museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal,Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1069 to 664 BCE. A remarkable Egyptian copper alloy statue of the god Horus formed using the lost-wax casting process. Striding forward with his arms at his sides, the falcon-headed god is of slender form with broad shoulders, strong pectoral muscles, a long abdomen, and a closed fist. He wears a pleated shendyt kilt belted at his narrow hips, a tripartite wig with two lappets falling onto his chest, and the pschent crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. A small serpent, called a uraeus and symbolizing supreme power, curls over his crown and peers out from above his beak. While his elaborate dress is indicative of Horus's role as the god of kingship, his avian visage, with a large protruding beak, circular cheeks, and wide lidded eyes, allude to his other role as god of the sky. The luster of this copper alloy god is enhanced by traces of silver found in its composition and complimented by gorgeous seafoam green patina. Size: 2" L x 2" W x 8.75" H (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm x 22.2 cm)
Another version of this statue featuring Horus, albeit without his crown, can be found at the Yale University Art Gallery, titled "Bronze figure of Horus" (Accession Number 1998.23.5).
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
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#158891Missing left arm (proper), lower legs, and feet. Possible minor restoration on the edge of the crown. Lovely earthen deposits and green patina throughout. Otherwise, excellent.Condition
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