An Egyptian Bronze, Wood and Lapis Lazuli Figure of an Ibis, Late Period, 664-30 B.C.
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July 5, 02:20 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
An Egyptian Bronze, Wood and Lapis Lazuli Figureౠ of an 𝐆Ibis
Late Period, 664-30 B.C.
sacred to the god Thoth, striding with hea💙d erect and eyes recessed for inlay, the rounded body with tail inlaid.
Height from wood base 11.7 cm.
Wilhelmina Gerardina Elias-Vaesꦕ (19ꦿ08-2002), Rotterdam, acquired in the 1960s or 1970s
Christie's, Amsterdam, Twenty Rooms. The private collection of the late Mrs Elias-Vaes, April 27th-29th, 2010, no. 20, part
acquired by the present owner at the above sale