Lot 80
  • 80

An Egyptian Bronze Figure of an Ibis, Late Period, 664-30 B.C.

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • An Egyptian Bronze Figure of an Ibis
  • Bronze
  • Height 2 1/8 in. 5.3 cm.
walking on an inscribed rectangular base with raised oval platform, the beak, tear-shaped eyes, and tail feathers engraved, the base engraved with an inscription asking the god to grant "life" to a person whose father's name is Padihor.

Provenance

Armand G. Erpf (1897-1971), New York

Condition

Very good; repaired across the legs just above the feet.
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