An Egyptian Gold Amulet of the Ba-bird, 30th Dynasty/Ptolemaic Period,...
in flight with the wings outstretched and legs folded back, and wearing a broad collar and rounded wig, a suspension loop above the breast.
Width 5 cm.
Condition Report:
The proper left wing torn. A white substance at the base of the proper left wing, where it meets the body, which is probably adhesive used for repair. Creasing on wings, and remains of encrustation and staining throughout, especially to the proper right wing tip which is also slightly bent. Some damage to the face, as shown in photography.
Provenance:
Probably acquired by Henry Paget, 6th Marquess of Anglesey (1885-1947) in Egypt in 1915/16 or in Cairo in 1923.
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in flight with the wings outstretched and legs folded back, and wearing a broad collar and rounded wig, a suspension loop above the breast.
Width 5 cm.
Condition Report:
The proper left wing torn. A white substance at the base of the proper left wing, where it meets the body, which is probably adhesive used for repair. Creasing on wings, and remains of encrustation and staining throughout, especially to the proper right wing tip which is also slightly bent. Some damage to the face, as shown in photography.
Provenance:
Probably acquired by Henry Paget, 6th Marquess of Anglesey (1885-1947) in Egypt in 1915/16 or in Cairo in 1923.
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