Inv. n°: MMoCA300

Egyptian Bronze Statuette of Neith Enthroned

The divine protectress with her hands in her lap in an Egyptian gesture of strength. She wears the Red Crown and a long closely fitting sheath.

h. 17.4 x w. 3.4 cm

Saite Period, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • Ex John Biaggi collection, Irvington, New York, Invalid date, This collection was assembled in the 1950s by Biaggi's grandfather, Leo Biaggi (1907-1979), who was based in Bogliasco, Italy.
  • Acquired at Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 24th June 2009, BJO601

Publications

  • P. Clayton, "Ancient Egypt" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 44, fig. 17
  • M. Merrony, Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins. La Collection Famille Levett, France, 2012, p. 23
  • Ville de Mougins, "Le MACM rayonne à l'international", Mougins Infos, France, Invalid date, no. 2, pp. 42-45

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

N.B. Our online collection is being continually updated thanks to ongoing research and documentation efforts carried out by the MACM documentation team. Any additional information is welcome, please contact us.

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