Two Egyptian Bronze Thoth Baboons
Two Egyptian Bronze Thoth Baboons
Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.
Height of taller example 2 3/8 inches; height of shorter example 2 1/16 inches. Decorative Arts
The left baboon probably with repair to his lunar crown; some glue residue faintly visible. Otherwise both intact as preserved, with greenish patina, encrustation and weathered surfaces. Please find attached an image of the letter from Susette Khayat and numerous detailed images attached.
Provenance:
Susette Khayat, 6 May 1959 (with a related letter).
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Two Egyptian Bronze Thoth Baboons
Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.
Height of taller example 2 3/8 inches; height of shorter example 2 1/16 inches. Decorative Arts
The left baboon probably with repair to his lunar crown; some glue residue faintly visible. Otherwise both intact as preserved, with greenish patina, encrustation and weathered surfaces. Please find attached an image of the letter from Susette Khayat and numerous detailed images attached.
Provenance:
Susette Khayat, 6 May 1959 (with a related letter).