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A rare marble figure of a baboon, representation of the lunar god Thoth
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Title: A rare marble figure of a baboon, representation of the lunar god Thoth
Item Code: a1550
Description: A rare marble figure of a baboon, representation of the lunar god Thoth, scribe of the gods.
The figure is portrayed in a seated position, wearing a pectoral necklace with hieroglyphic inscription.
A hollow recess on the underside indicates that the piece would have been placed on a base of some sort.
Some ancient loss and wear evident; otherwise intact.
Ex private collection, Germany.
Origin: Roman period, circa 1st century B.C. to 1st century A.D. Egypt
Dimensions: Height: 24.5 cm
Price: AUD $ 18,500.00 USD $ 16,280.00 EUR € 11,100.00
Status: Available


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