EGYPT, Third Intermediate or Late Period (1070-332 B.C.) Fragment of a necklace counterweight with engraved decoration framed by two uraei. On the upper side, a standing anthropomorphic Hathor goddess holding a papyrus-shaped scepter. In the lower discoid part, a Horus falcon, wearing the headdress of Upper Egypt, set in a forest of reeds. Bronze with smooth brown-red patina. H. 16 cm. Wear, through-cracking and some missing parts; green crusty oxidation on reverse. Wooden base and brass presentation mount.
Estimate
€400 - €600
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
26%
EGYPT, Third Intermediate or Late Period (1070-332 B.C.)
Fragment of a necklace counterweight with engraved decoration framed by two uraei.
On the upper side, a standing anthropomorphic Hathor goddess holding a papyrus-shaped scepter.
In the lower discoid part, a Horus falcon, wearing the headdress of Upper Egypt, set in a forest of reeds.
Bronze with smooth brown-red patina.
H. 16 cm.
Wear, through-cracking and some missing parts; green crusty oxidation on reverse.
Wooden base and brass presentation mount.
Sale
Friday 20 February・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris