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Unknown — A Large Egyptian Basalt Figure of the Horus Falcon, 30th Dynasty/Ptolemaic Period, 380-30 B.C.
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A Large Egyptian Basalt Figure of the Horus Falcon, 30th Dynasty/Ptolemaic Period, 380-30 B.C.

This imposing ancient Egyptian sculpture depicts Horus in his sacred falcon form, rendered in sleek, dark basalt with the characteristic precision and formality of Late Period craftsmanship. The bird is shown in a classic upright, frontal stance, its powerful body conveying divine authority and regal composure. Created during a significant era spanning the 30th Dynasty through the Ptolemaic Period, this work reflects the enduring veneration of Horus as a symbol of kingship and celestial protection in Egyptian religious tradition.

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 1, 2022

Estimate: $5,000$8,000

Lot 139

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Unknown, A Large Egyptian Basalt Figure of the Horus Falcon, 30th Dynasty/Ptolemaic Period, 380-30 B.C.

This imposing ancient Egyptian sculpture depicts Horus in his sacred falcon form, rendered in sleek, dark basalt with the characteristic precision and formality of Late Period craftsmanship. The bird is shown in a classic upright, frontal stance, its powerful body conveying divine authority and regal composure. Created during a significant era spanning the 30th Dynasty through the Ptolemaic Period, this work reflects the enduring veneration of Horus as a symbol of kingship and celestial protection in Egyptian religious tradition.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Basalt, Symbolic, Sculpture, Dark Tones, Religious, Historical, Falcon Figure, Ancient Art, Basalt Stone, Ancient Egyptian, Religious Iconography, Three-Dimensional, 30th Dynasty, Falcon, Ptolemaic Period, Ancient, Historical Artist, Figurative, Egyptian

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art