Lot Essay
Although the name of the adorant is difficult to read, his figure has been artfully placed directly above those hieroglyphs spelling his name in the inscription. Hence, his off-centered position.
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304-30 B.C.
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A PTOLEMAIC BRONZE APIS BULL
304-30 b.c.
Striding forward with the left legs advanced, wearing a sun-disk with uraeus, the flank incised with two winged disks, a blanket and a collar, the rectangular plinth with a kneeling adorant and a hieroglyphic inscription on two sides reading "May the Osiris, the Apis, give life to ... ," traces of gilding on the bull and the adorant
3 in. (8.8 cm.) long
304-30 b.c.
Striding forward with the left legs advanced, wearing a sun-disk with uraeus, the flank incised with two winged disks, a blanket and a collar, the rectangular plinth with a kneeling adorant and a hieroglyphic inscription on two sides reading "May the Osiris, the Apis, give life to ... ," traces of gilding on the bull and the adorant
3 in. (8.8 cm.) long