CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
细节
A BRONZE FIGURE OF AN APIS BULL
CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
The striding Memphite bull wearing a chased beaded collar around its neck, on its back chased detail of a winged scarab, a floral mat and winged vulture, a hieroglyphic inscription around the integral rectangular base reading: "May Osiris-Apis give life to Tefnakht, son of Iyp", tips of horns and disc restored
4½ in. (11.3 cm.) long; 4½ in. (10.5 cm.) high
CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
The striding Memphite bull wearing a chased beaded collar around its neck, on its back chased detail of a winged scarab, a floral mat and winged vulture, a hieroglyphic inscription around the integral rectangular base reading: "May Osiris-Apis give life to Tefnakht, son of Iyp", tips of horns and disc restored
4½ in. (11.3 cm.) long; 4½ in. (10.5 cm.) high