Lot 910
Large Bronze of Isis and Horus. Egypt, Late Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic, c. 800-350 BC. The goddess seated, feet resting on squarish plinth, offering her breast to the child Horus on her lap. Isis with usual gown, beaded collar, thick lappet wig, crown of uraei surmounted by sun disc and horns of Hathor. Foot support with hieroglyphic inscription on four sides; eyes glass or calcite inlays. Bronze finely preserved, with repair noted to crown, and some restoration along bottom edge of base. Height: 8-3/8"; on walnut base. A fine display piece of good size.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
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| Realized $2,300 |
