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Egyptian bulla from priest of Isis called Harsiese, Ex MUSEUM - ITEM: Bulla from priest of Isis called Harsiese MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Egyptian PERIOD: Late period, 6th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 17 mm x 17 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Museum Exhibiton of the Arbeitsgruppe für Biblische Archäologie, Germany (Deaccession) Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice. Bullae—clay seals impressed with stamp or signet—were used to secure and authenticate documents or containers, signifying the authority of the individual whose seal was used. In this case, the presence of the name Harsiese, a theophoric name meaning ”Horus, son of Isis, ” suggests a strong devotional identity tied to the cult of Isis, a goddess whose influence expanded significantly during the Late Period. The priestly title associated with Harsiese reflects his elite status within the temple hierarchy, likely serving in a significant role within a temple dedicated to Isis, whose cult center was prominent at Philae and other locations. During the 26th Dynasty (Saite Period), Egypt experienced a renaissance in religious expression, art, and archaism, with increased interest in preserving traditional forms while also incorporating foreign influences. This bulla thus represents not only personal identity and priestly authority but also the broader religious revival of the era.