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CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
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AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF AN APIS BULL
CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
The striding Memphite bull wearing a sun disc with uraeus between its horns, a chased beaded collar around its neck, on its back chased detail of a winged scarab, a beaded mat and winged vulture, a hieroglyphic inscription naming the donor around the integral rectangular base, tangs for attachment beneath, mounted
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) high
CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
The striding Memphite bull wearing a sun disc with uraeus between its horns, a chased beaded collar around its neck, on its back chased detail of a winged scarab, a beaded mat and winged vulture, a hieroglyphic inscription naming the donor around the integral rectangular base, tangs for attachment beneath, mounted
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.