In the form of a standing falcon with folded wings, wearing the double crown, with a suspension loop behind, standing on an integral rectangular base. Ptolemaic Period, 300-32 B.C. 1 1/2 inches high. Feet repaired. From a California collection.
Seated on its haunches on an integral base, with thick furry body, crowned with a solar-disk framed by cow horns, and an intact suspension loop on the reverse. Late period, 600-300 B.C. 1 1/8 inches or 2.8575 centimeters high. Small chip on rear base. From a California collection. The baboon was closely associated with the god of wisdom, science and measurement, Thoth. As Thoth's sacred animal, the baboon was often shown directing scribes in their task. As Thoth was a god of the moon, his bab ...click for details
Rare depiction of the canine god, with cobra in front, thin body standing upright in alert position, the front and hind legs paired together, with a long tail, the face with incised details, with erect pointed ears. Late Period, 600-32 B.C. 3/4 inch long. Small chip on upper part of tail and tip of nose. Intact suspension loop. From a California collection. Wepawet was originally seen as a god of war. His name could be seen on a military standard called a shedshed which lead armies into battle. ...click for details
Levantine burial jar lid with some Egyptianizing facial details. The round face, with thick brows, pinched almond-shaped eyes, thin lips, small ears and strong nose. Ca. 1550-1200 B.C. Face measures 5 inches wide. From a New Jersey private collection.
Bronze plume with three uraei. Probably from a large Osiris crown. Late Period, 600-332 B.C. 5 inches high. Mounted. Intact as shown, uraei with remains of inlay. Ex. Belgian collection.
Finely carved steatite seated Isis wearing a striated tripartite wig, her feet with defined toes emerging from her tightly fitted garment, her right arm bent at the elbow, her right hand offering her breast to the baby Horus and her left hand supporting Horus' head. Horus sporting a thick elaborate sidelock, defined breasts and pudgey belly. Socket carved in the top of her head to hold her now missing crown. Late Period, 600-300 B.C. 4 inches high. Minor losses on back. Minor repair on botto ...click for details
Depicted as a pregnant female hippopotamus, with ferocious expression, wearing a tripartite wig, with human breasts, the hind legs of a lion and the tail of a crocodile. Late Period, 600-332 B.C. 1 3/4 inches high. Intact with intact suspension loop. Ex. NY estate of Norio Azuma, purchased before 1980. Tauret's most common role was as a protectoress of pregnant women.
An ancient Egyptian, brilliant blue-green fragmentary female figure. Her head slightly tilted to the right and her hands balancing a plate on her right shoulder. Pierced for suspension on her back. Greco-Roman, 1st Century B.C.-1st Century A.D. 1 1/4 inches high. Gone below the waist. From an old Dutch collection.
Her oval face with full rounded chin, smiling mouth, strong nose and finely incised almond-shaped eyes, her wavy hair surmounted by a high diadem and a suspension hole on the crown. Late 6th Century B.C. 5 inches high. Intact. From a NYC estate.
Seated in an alert attitude, with his long tail curled around to the forepaws, the head with engraved mouth and large eyes. Late Period, 600-300 B.C. 3 3/4 inches high. Some restoration to the right ear, otherwise intact. Mounted on a wood block base. Private NYC collection, acquired from a CT auction of Metro, Goldwyn Mayer property, late 1990s.
