Rare Egyptian pottery figure of Thot as Baboon, 5th.-1st. century BC.
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1446181
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1446181
$450.00
A rare large pottery figure of Thot as a Baboon Late-Ptolemaic period, 5th.-1st. century BC.
A mold-made votive figure of the god Thot, depicted here seated as a Baboon holding a round object and very detailed with remnants of pigments.
Interesting, large figures like this are usuaully only encountered in faiance or stone so a scarce late representation in terracotta.
Size: 9 cm. tall and 5,3 cm. wide.
Condition: Choice and intact with smaller chips and wear.
Ex. Very old Danish Estate collection, aquired early 1970s.
A mold-made votive figure of the god Thot, depicted here seated as a Baboon holding a round object and very detailed with remnants of pigments.
Interesting, large figures like this are usuaully only encountered in faiance or stone so a scarce late representation in terracotta.
Size: 9 cm. tall and 5,3 cm. wide.
Condition: Choice and intact with smaller chips and wear.
Ex. Very old Danish Estate collection, aquired early 1970s.
