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Description : An Egyptian bronze head of Harpocrates or Khonsu, 664–30 BC, 5 cm x 4,5 cm without stand, Provenance: Purchased form Dikran Kelekian before WO II. Kelekian was a notable collector and dealer of Islamic art. Armenian The son of an Armenian banker from, Dikran Kelekian and his brother Kevork set themselves up in the antiquities business in Istanbul in 1892. The next year, Dikiran came to the United States as a commissioner for the Persian Paviliaon at the World's Columbia Exposition in Chicago. He had antique shops in New York, Paris, London and Cario where he and his brother flourished as vendors selling works of art and antiquities. A very fine Egyptian bronze head, depicting either Harpocrates or Khonsu. Very finely rendered features with silver and black bronze inlays for the eyes. The side-lock of youth was cast separately and is missing. This hairstyle which was a common for young Egyptian boys was worn by both by the gods Harpocrates and Khonsu.  It dates to the Ptolemaic Period. ,
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About the lot N° 40013
Title : An Egyptian Bronze Head Of Harpocrates Or Khonsu
Size : 5 cm x 4.5 cm without stand
Venduehuis der Notarissen, auctioneer, 's-Gravenhage, NL It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : On Line Only Summer Auction: Home & Interiors: Antique Furniture & Design, Ceramics & Decorative Art Online
Sale date : 22 Jun 2023 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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