EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURINE OF AN IBIS

Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BC. A cast bronze figurine of an ibis seated with its legs tucked beneath the body and broad feet extending forward. The long, sinuous neck curves upwards to a narrow head with a slender, downward-curving beak. The wings are folded along the sides of the body, with individual flight feathers rendered by incised lines. Four short projections extend beneath the feet for attachment. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 14230, Antiquities, Lot. 21 Size: 70mm x 70mm; Weight: 85g Provenance: Private collection; Ex. M.C. Collection, acquired between 1930 and 1960. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

估價:$2,411.13

查看所有物品來自Apollo Art Auctions或Sculptures