{"product_id":"untitled-oct19_19-58-54","title":"Ancient Egyptian Bronze Osiris Figure, 26th to 31st Dynasty, c. 664 to 332 BC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ancient Egyptian bronze figure depicting Osiris, God of the dead and ruler of the underworld, represented in his traditional mummiform form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deity stands with his arms bent across his chest, holding the crook (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and flail (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enekhakha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), symbols of divine authority and kingship. A false beard rests against his chest, while his head is surmounted by the Atef crown, incorporating the royal uraeus cobra. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the bottom of the figure, an original integral cast attachment pin is present, likely used to mount the Osiris to an ancient wooden base or box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure displays a rich, uncleaned surface patina, providing a distinctive appearance to the bronze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26th to 31st Dynasty, c. 664 to 332 BC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e75mm Long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIntact\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003efeaturing an uncleaned archeological patina. Surface concretions and ancient corrosion. Minor professional repair to neck and midsection. Integral attachment pin at base slighly bent in antiquity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEx Bristol Family private collection, formed c.1900-1910 and subsequently passed by descent.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOffered at an estate sale held at the former family residence, along with the rest of the collection, 2025.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired by Mr C, a private collector based in Bristol, at the aforementioned estate sale, 2025. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsequently acquired from Mr C, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparable specimens: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccession number\u003cstrong\u003e 1961.202.175 - \u003c\/strong\u003eNational museums Liverpool, World museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eInventory number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"part__label\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e E 33260\u003c\/strong\u003e - Louvre Museum, Department of Egyptian Antiquities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56988165603714,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/IMG_5283.jpg?v=1793100649","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/untitled-oct19_19-58-54","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}