Ancient Egypt Hellenistic period Bronze Votive Serapis bull - 4.5 cm

Egyptian Hellenistic Bronze Apis Bull Statuette – 4th to 1st Century BC Depicting the sacred Apis bull standing four-square on a rectangular base, with a powerful muscular body, short strong legs and a distinctive head with large curved horns and a sun disk between them (now partially worn). The figure displays the characteristic traits of the Apis cult: a triangular forehead marking and a carefully rendered tail. The surface shows a dark brown patina with areas of green encrustation. Material: Bronze Dimensions: 4.5 × 5.5 × 1.9 cm Weight: 70 g Provenance: French private collection, acquired in France in the 1990s. We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email. This item has been legally acquired under European Law.

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