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Standard finial showing a Horus falcon
The bird of prey wear…
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118
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Standard finial showing a Horus falcon
The bird of prey wear…
See original version (French)
Estimate €6,000 - €8,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Standard finial showing a Horus falcon
The bird of prey wearing the double crown is shown with his talons spread wide and his folded wings crossing over his tail feathers. He stands on a rectangular terrace, supported by two rows of uraei emerging from a lotus flower. Under the wooden base, an old collector's label enthusiastically describes the object.
Bronze. Broken legs and visible damage.
Egypt, Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 BC
Height: 14 cm
Provenance :
Given to the current owner by a friend who inherited it from her grandfather. A certificate will be given to the buyer.
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About the sale
Archaeology & Arts of Islam and India
Auction location
Auction time
06/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
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