Saite Period, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. A bronze mummiform statuette of the god Osiris with arms folded across the chest holding crook and flail, with Atef crown and uraeus on the head; plaited beard, wearing Broad Collar; the feet on a rectangular base; mounted on a custom-made stand. 690 grams total, 23cm including stand (9 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; from a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery; formerly in the Bastan collection, Hamburg, Germany; previously with Van Ham, Cologne, Germany, 13 February 2008; formerly in an early 20th century collection; accompanied by a copy of the Van Ham purchase invoice. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition.