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An Egyptian Bronze Bastet
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Sold
$5,500
Live Auction
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Size
Height 5 inches (12.7 cm).
Description
An Egyptian Bronze Bastet
Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, 664-343 B.C.
Height 5 inches (12.7 cm).
Property from the Harer Family Trust Collection
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Body restored to bottom of legs with infill visible. Other areas of possible restoration fluoresce under UV light including parts of ears and arms. Some loss to bottom edge. Areas of malachite and azur patination. Drill hole through proper right fist contains mineral deposits. Some minor dents and scratches. Affixed to wooden stand. Height with stand 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm). Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.
Provenance
Provenance: Philip Mitry, Egypt and California, 1950s-1975.Superior Galleries, Beverly Hills, California, 1976; where acquired by the present owner.