Egyptian Bronze Figure of Onuris Standing on a Boat, c. 664 - 332 B.C.

(Bronze Onuris)

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Item No.
30.36251
Culture
Egypt, c. 664 - 332 B.C. 
Item Details.
Striding forward with his left leg advanced, wearing a long belted tunic, a short wig surmounted by feather crown and a false beard, his right arm raised, his left held in front, standing on a small boat with lotus flowers at the prow and stern, on an integral plinth incised with wavy lines to indicate water.
Onuris was a god of war and patron of the armed forces. His cult was centered in Abydos in Upper Egypt and was particularly popular in the city of Thinis. Onuris is often depicted with his right arm raised in the act of slaying an animal or enemy.

Provenance: Michael Holley collection, Paris, acquired prior to 1972.

Display stand included

Size
9.9 cm H - 3 7/8 inches
Material
Bronze 
Condition
Intact 
Categories
Egypt
Price.
US$ 8500
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