An Egyptian Faience Baboon with Musical Instrument

Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.

Height 2 1/4 inches (5 cm).

Property from a Midwest Private Collection

Provenance:

Collection of Mr. Richard James, Collingswood, New Jersey, acquired in the late 1960s - early 1970s.

Private Collection, New York, prior to 2005.

Intact as preserved. Typical surface wear overall with incrustations, chipping, and pitting. The backside has heavier weathering with surface loss and a gash near the back haunches/buttocks. Minor gash to the front of the proper right leg. Two twin holes are drilled on either side of the neck through the head to be worn as an amulet; most likely during antiquity as there is sediment inside. Mounted on a modern wooden base/stand by adhesive and appears to be permanently affixed. Height with stand 4 1/2 inches.

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An Egyptian Faience Baboon with Musical Instrument

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