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793 - EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF WEPWAPET.

Estimate £3,000 - £6,000

Description

EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF WEPWAPET. Third Intermediate Period to Late Period, Ca. 700 - 332 BC. A bronze figurine of a jackal standing on slender legs, with an elongated body and a long tapering muzzle. The head has tall, pointed ears, incised almond-shaped eyes, and a narrow collar around the neck. The tail falls along the back of the right hind leg, with fine incised lines marking the fur. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA67187; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 1989.281.103; Christie's, Live Auction 7758, The Groppi Collection, 26 April 2012, Lot 47. Size: 150mm x 145mm; Weight: 470g Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired in France; formerly with A.D. 1970s–1980s.. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

About the sale FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

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Auction time 06/21/2026 at 2:00 PM

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