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Rare Egyptian Bronze Plume
ca 664 to 332 B.C.
Item Number: 962162
$2,145.00
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| Category |
Egyptian |
| Period |
Late Dynastic Period |
| Material |
Bronze |
| Dimensions |
5-3/4"L |
| Condition |
Intact |
DescriptionExtremely rare and fabulous ancient Egyptian bronze plume, Late Dynastic Period, Dynasties 26 - 30, ca 664 to 332 B.C. Once part of an Osiris Crown, solid bronze adornment with large, central feather plume (a representation of an ostrich feather) on which is attached a uraeus (cobra) with large solar disc and long, spiraling ram's horn (appears cobra was once inlaid with either stones or enamel). Tang for attachment to wooden sculpture. Custom mount. 5-3/4"L, intact and choice!
ProvenanceEx-private Auletta Collection, Melville, NY.
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