Lot 682
Bronze Statuette of an Egyptian Priest. Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, c. 750-350 BC. The priest in a striding pose, wears a long, close fitting skirt and a skull cap, and stands on a rectangular base. He holds one hand out before him, while the other supports close to his chest an image of a seated cynocephalus baboon -- indicating his likely being a priest of Thoth. The baboon rests its paws on its knees and appears to be wearing an Apis-Uraeus crown. Sculpture with pleasing, variegated deep olive, brown, and red patina. Height: 3". An interesting work, showing a more human aspect to Egypt's sometimes bewildering multitude of gods and beings.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
Ex. Swiss private collection.
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| Realized $2,300 |
