723 - Romano-Egyptian Stone Crocodile Figure. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Carved in high relief with a flat underside, reptilian body with finely rendered scales, and a small human head, mounted on a custom-made wooden stand. Cf. Andrews, C., and van Dijk, J., Objects for Eternity: Egyptian Antiquities from the W. Arnold Meijer Collection, Mainz am Rhein, 2006, p. 72, no. 2.01, for an example of the type. 40.79 grams, 68 mm wide (116 grams total, 93 mmm wide including stand) (2 5/8 in. (3 5/8 in.)).

Romano-Egyptian Stone Crocodile Figure. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Carved in high relief with a flat underside, reptilian body with finely rendered scales, and a small human head, mounted on a custom-made wooden stand. Cf. Andrews, C., and van Dijk, J., Objects for Eternity: Egyptian Antiquities from the W. Arnold Meijer Collection, Mainz am Rhein, 2006, p. 72, no. 2.01, for an example of the type. 40.79 grams, 68 mm wide (116 grams total, 93 mmm wide including stand) (2 5/8 in. (3 5/8 in.)). Private collection. with Mallams, Oxford, Library Sale, 2025. Acquired by the current owner from the above. The earliest representation of a human-headed crocodile appears in a vignette from Spell 88 of the Book of the Dead dating to the reign of Ramesses II (13th century B.C.) and identifies the deceased as Sobek. Stylistically, this example appears to be from the Late Period, when amulets representing Sobek-Osiris or Sobek-Re are known. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.