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Gilded Ibis Head

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A gilded wooden head of an ibis. The bird’s head starts with its long thin neck and extends into the large pointed beak, forming a near-horizontal silhouette. The ridges down the beak and the circular eyes are deeply incised. The ibis was sacred to the Egyptian god Thoth, god of wisdom and writing, who was often depicted with the head of an ibis. Representations of the ibis in copper alloy are some of the most numerous sacred animal statuettes, alongside the cat, falcon, and Apis bull. The prevalence of the ibis during the first millennium B.C., and the appeal of animal cult in general, can also be seen in the thousands of surviving ibis mummies, which were offered in animal necropolises throughout Egypt. Provenance Previously in the Private Collection of Ernst (1903-1990) and Marthe Kofler-Truniger (1918-1999), Lucerne. With Merrin Gallery, New York, by at least April 1998, accompanied by dated letter. Private Collection, Kentucky, U.S.A., 1998-2023, acquired from the above, accompanied by letters and purchase invoice dated 13 May 1998. ALR: S00251490, with IADAA Certificate, this item has been checked against the Interpol database.

Dimensions:
Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Gold Leaf,Wood
Place of Origin:
Egypt
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, circa 713-332 B.C.
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition, the original gold surface is in fine condition and the piece is stable with no friable areas.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: D44951stDibs: LU5517243909932

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