Lot 1810
Fish - A Choice Example from Oxyrhyncus, in Bronze. Egypt, Late Period, c. 664-342 BC. The Oxyrhyncus fish wears about its neck a broad collar of beads. On its head, a stylized crown of uraei with single large uraeus, topped by the crown of Hathor. The fish stands on a sled-like base, upon a rectangular plinth. The engraved details are neat and precise, with circular eye, and brow above, and with veining indicated in all the fins. This stylish sculpture is further enhanced by the lovely red-brown patina, with touches of red and green. Restoration noted to the forepart of the plinth, and perhaps one of the horns, and to a couple of surface faults on the sides. Nevertheless, this is a prime example, and one of the most attractive this cataloger has seen in years.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,500.
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