Romano-Egyptian Bronze bust of Serapis, 12, 8 cm -Ex Gustave Mustaki Collection, 1950s-

This bronze bust represents Serapis, a Greco-Egyptian deity developed during the Ptolemaic period to unify Greek and Egyptian religious practices. The bust's 12.8 cm size suggests it was a personal devotional object or small altar piece. Serapis combined aspects of Osiris and Apis with Hellenistic gods, epitomizing religious syncretism in Roman Egypt. The bronze medium reflects both durability and the influence of classical artistic techniques. Its provenance linked to the Gustave Mustaki collection in the 1950s highlights its historical significance and collecting lineage. Such busts help illustrate the blending of cultures and religious iconography in ancient times and are prized for their artistic and cultural narratives.