Lot Essay
Cf. G. D. Scott, Temple, Tomb and Dwelling: Egyptian Antiquities from the Harer Family Trust Collection, San Bernardino, 1992, p. 152, no. 99 for close parallel.
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CIRCA 4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.
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AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE STAFF FINIAL IN THE FORM OF ISIS-SELKET
CIRCA 4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.
The goddess in the form of a scorpion's body, her upper human part with protective 'vulture' headdress, uraeus, crown of uraei, surmounted by sun disk between cow's horns, her hands outstretched in front of her, a chased inscription around the base invokes Isis to give life to the donor, mounted
3 5/8 x 1¾ in. (9.2 x 4.5 cm.), 5¼ in. (13.1 cm.) high
CIRCA 4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.
The goddess in the form of a scorpion's body, her upper human part with protective 'vulture' headdress, uraeus, crown of uraei, surmounted by sun disk between cow's horns, her hands outstretched in front of her, a chased inscription around the base invokes Isis to give life to the donor, mounted
3 5/8 x 1¾ in. (9.2 x 4.5 cm.), 5¼ in. (13.1 cm.) high
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