Ancient bronze ibis statuette

Ancient bronze ibis statuette
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Ibis statuette representing the god Thoth in bronze with a brown-green patina in a reclining position, legs horizontal, head adorned with a hemhem crown.

Egypt, Ptolemaic period (332-30 BC).

Height: 8 cm.

This type of bronze statuette was once used as an ex-voto.

For an identical piece, see the example sold at Christie's on December 20, 2011, from the collection of Pierre and Claude Vérité, dealers known worldwide for their collection of primitive art.

Provenance: Private collection of Mr. M., a doctor from the South of France and former art collector. Acquired from the family following inheritance.

Ref: NI5PNP96TF

Style Tribal Art (Archeology of Tribal Art Style)
Period 16th century and older (Archeology 16th century and older)
Country of origin Egypt
Height (cm) 8
Materials Bronze
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
Location 75008, Paris, France
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