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Egyptian Bronze Figure Male Priest Holding Baboon
Egyptian Bronze Figure Male Priest Holding Baboon
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**Originally Listed At $800**

Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A cast-bronze figure of a youthful male priest of Thoth, the god of writing and other intellectual pursuits, standing upon straight, slender legs. Held in his hands is a petite effigy of Thoth in his seated baboon form with attenuated legs, a projecting snout, and a lightly incised Nemes headcloth. Smooth layers of green and russet patina envelop the figure. Size: 0.8" W x 2.2" H (2 cm x 5.6 cm)

Baboons were not native to Egypt, but instead were imported from Nubia. They were, however, popular animals in the ancient Egyptian artistic tradition as well as being important to religious worship. The primate in this example is representative of Thoth, the ibis-headed god of writing, accounting, and wisdom who would assume the form of a baboon in certain stories. This priest of Thoth is perhaps carrying the figural depiction to an altar during a religious ceremony.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition
Loss to right arm and tang beneath feet as shown. Minor abrasions and softening to some finer details commensurate with age, otherwise in excellent condition. Great patina throughout.
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