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Egyptian Bronze Statue of Nefertum Wearing Lotus Crown
Item Description
C. 332-30 BC – Ptolemaic Period
A bronze standing statue of the God Nefertum, son of Ptah and Sakhmet, lion-goddess Sakhmet. Nefertum is depicted wearing a crown comprised of a lotus blossom, topped with two tall feathers. Nefertum was born out of a lotus flower on the mound of creation, therefore is closely connected with the lotus, sun and creation.
Crude detail with legs missing otherwise a nice detail. Stand included.
Ref: Similar example in the Metropolitan museum of Art, Accession Number: 89.2.519.
Provenance: Ex P. M. Collection. Ex Constable Collection.
Size: 77mm height with stand. 52mm height without stand.
£175.00
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