Lot Essay
Dr Hugh Alderson Fawcett was a noted antiquarian and prolific collector; the majority of his collection of over 7,000 ancient tools, weapons and artefacts are now in the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.
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LATE PERIOD, 26TH-30TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 664-332 B.C.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE OSIRIS
LATE PERIOD, 26TH-30TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 664-332 B.C.
6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
LATE PERIOD, 26TH-30TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 664-332 B.C.
6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Dr. H. A. Fawcett (1891-1982) collection, UK.
The Property of Dr. H. A. Fawcett; Sotheby's, London, 13-14 July 1981, lot 144.
Private collection, Australia (Lots 11-13, 34, 38, 42, 44, 45, 49-53).
The Property of Dr. H. A. Fawcett; Sotheby's, London, 13-14 July 1981, lot 144.
Private collection, Australia (Lots 11-13, 34, 38, 42, 44, 45, 49-53).
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