Lot Essay
Cf. Christie's London, 25 April 2001, lot 382 for a similar silver Osiris head.
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THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN SHEET SILVER HEAD OF OSIRIS
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
Wearing an atef-crown
7 in. (18 cm.) high
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
Wearing an atef-crown
7 in. (18 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired on the European art market.
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