Lot 55
  • 55

An Egyptian Steatite Figure of a Baboon, Late Period, 716-30 B.C.

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description

  • An Egyptian Steatite Figure of a Baboon
  • steatite
  • Height 1 3/16 in. 3 cm.
sacred to the god Thoth, seated on a rectangular support and holding a large vessel in front, the cape-like coat and other details finely incised.

Provenance

Gallery Ancient Art, Amsterdam, 1983
private collection (G.R.), Amsterdam, acquired from the above on February 26th, 1983

Condition

Generally very good, a few very minor abrasions, old nick on rim of vessel.
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