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Bronze Sculpture of Isis and the Child, Horus. Egypt

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 650.00 USD
Bronze Sculpture of Isis and the Child, Horus. Egypt
<Our item number 120776><B>Bronze Sculpture of Isis and the Child, Horus. Egypt, Late Period, c. 550-350 BC.</B> Stylish rendering of the goddess, Isis, and Horus. The slimly elegant Isis in thin form-fitting dress, wearing tripartite lappet wig, with remains of her horned crown &#40;the turret-like base of uraeai, or upright cobras&#41;. Horus nude, with lithe athletic body, and large side lock of hair. Condition: as found -- with Isis missing feet and headdress. Bronze with pleasant heavy green patina. Height: 3-3/4&#34;, on neat custom base in black acrylic. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;500-650. <I><BR>Interestingly, this piece was well revered and venerated in its time. The face of the goddess worn smooth from years of prayerful touching and rubbing by the statue&#39;s owner.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 120776<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/43jpegs/120776.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>