Egypt, mid-Ptolemaic to Romano-Egyptian Period, ca. 2ndcentury BCE to 3rd century CE. A charming mold-made pottery whistle in the form of a theater mask, the mouth / vent hole on the top and the interior is hollow for emitting one loud pitch. Perhaps a toy to entertain, or perhaps a tool used to signal or direct during theater performances - although there is no well-documented evidence to substantiate this idea. A rare and interesting piece! Size: 1.5" W x 1.5" H (3.8 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: Collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from Superior Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA, January 30, 1976, #384; ex-Philip Mitry collection, noted antiquarian in Egypt, prior to 1951

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#180919

Old inventory numbers on neck surface. Some surface nicks, but otherwise intact and great condition.