Auction 154 – 5 - 9 December 2023
Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Part 1: Tu, 05.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description
Egyptian Bronze Seated Harpocrates Figure
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. With feet resting on a rectangular base, forefinger on the lips, prominent sidelock of youth. Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.EA64633. 30.7 grams, 68 mm (2 5/8 in.).
Ex Brigantia, York, UK, item no.12040. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.
Harpocrates is the Greek rendering of the Egyptian Hor-pa-khered, which translates as 'Horus the Child'. This refers to Horus as the divine infant of Isis and Osiris. Wearing the amulet of Harpocrates could provide the wearer with the same protection that Isis gave to her beloved son.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 140 GBP |
| Starting price | 140 GBP |
| Estimate | 200 GBP |
The auction is closed.
