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6th century B.C. Cobra-shaped mount with head raised and hood expanded, two mounting studs to the reverse; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Tiribilli, E., The bronze figurines of the Petrie Museum from 2000 BC to AD 400, GHP Egyptology 28, London, 2018, p. 295, no. 480, for a similar, though smaller, example. 182 grams, 22 cm (8 5/8 in.).
Private Israeli collection. Ex Archaeological Center, Tel Aviv, Israel, 2015. Private European collection.
The statuette most likely adorned the Atef crown of a statue of Osiris. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Private Israeli collection. Ex Archaeological Center, Tel Aviv, Israel, 2015. Private European collection.
The statuette most likely adorned the Atef crown of a statue of Osiris. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
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Egyptian Bronze Cobra Mount
Estimate £1,200 - £1,700
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