Lot 2795
A Boldly Colored Carving of Horus as a Falcon. Roman Egypt, 2nd-4th century AD. Carved in the round in wood, and then gessoed and painted, the god stands on a rectangular base. The bird of traditional form, facing front, wings tight against the body, and wearing the crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt. The bird's anatomical details rendered as raised stylized patterns, and richly colored: its head feathers and feet painted in black, the crown in green and dark red, tail in green, and the wings and body in browns, dark reds, and ochres. The base motifs in dark red and green. Exceptionally preserved, with only minor touch-up or restoration. Height: 8-7/8". A colorful and desirable objet d'art.
Estimated Value $3,500-UP.
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