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Two Ancient Egyptian Bronze Votive Sarcophagi
( Egypt
713 BC to 332 BC
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Medium
Bronze
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Provenance
Provenance : Ex English Private collection
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Literature:
These two small ancient bronze coffins once contained the mummified remains of a sacred snake and lizard and were intended as votive offerings. The cobra headed goddess Wadjet was traditionally associated with lower Egypt and had many temples dedicated to her. Lizards in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs were the sign for 'many' and thus came to symbolise wealth and prosperity. The lizard in its votive sarcophagus was offered in the hope of creating wealth for its donor.
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Condition:
Large Sarcophagus SOLD
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Description / Expertise
Two Ancient Egyptian Bronze Votive Sarcophagi
Late Period 713 – 332 BC
Size : 15 cm long, 6 cm high, 4.5 cm deep – 6 ins long, 2¼ ins high, 1¾ ins deep
6 cm long, 2.5 cm high, 2 cm deep – 2¼ ins long, 1 ins high, ¾ ins deep
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Status:
SOLD
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