Egyptian Bronze Situla with Chain. Late Period,... Lot 10

Egyptian Bronze Situla with Chain. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. With loops to the rim and short chains hanging from a hook finial; upper register with solar barque; the body with figure of priapic god Amun-Min and offerant before an offering table; lotus-flower motif to the base; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. similar item in considerably worse condition in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1881,0830.519. 129 grams total, 24.5 cm high including stand (9 5/8 in.). Ex S.M. collection, Israel. Ex Ancient Art, London N14, UK. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.