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THE PROPERTY FROM A GENTLEMAN'S COLLECTION
AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE OXYRYNCHUS FISH
LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
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AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE OXYRYNCHUS FISH
Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.
On an integral plinth in the form of a sledge, the gills, fins and tail incised, wearing a solar disk fronted by a uraeus framed by cow's horns, a suspension loop behind, the eyes originally inlaid, a row of hieroglyphic text on the bottom of the sledge inscribed for its owner named Pa-di-wesir
5 in. (12.7 cm) long
Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.
On an integral plinth in the form of a sledge, the gills, fins and tail incised, wearing a solar disk fronted by a uraeus framed by cow's horns, a suspension loop behind, the eyes originally inlaid, a row of hieroglyphic text on the bottom of the sledge inscribed for its owner named Pa-di-wesir
5 in. (12.7 cm) long
Provenance
Galerie Samarcande, Paris
Sale room notice
This lot is being offered not subject to a reserve.