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Egyptian Wood Figure of a Shrewmouse

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Description

Egypt, Late Period, ca. 712-30 BCE. Large wood figure of a naturalistically modeled shrewmouse with a humped back and well detailed facial features, tail attached separately. Covered with gesso and pigmented in black and grey. Eyes white. The shrewmouse appears in ancient Egyptian religious iconography as incarnation of the blind and vulnerable aspect of Horus Mekhentirty. The god’s strong sighted facet is represented by the ichneumon or the mongoose. Possibly a votive offering showing dowel holes underneath to attach the figure to a base or a lid. 23.5 cm (9.3")L x 9 cm (3.5")H.

For a related example cf. lot no. UC60029 in the Petrie Museum database.

Provenance: Ex-private Swiss Collection, ex-collection of Dr. Ulrich Müller, Zurich (Switzerland), acquired 1968-1978.

Item located in Europe. Additional shipping charges apply.

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Condition

Pointed ears damaged. Original gesso layer with few chipped areas. Otherwise fine condition.

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Egyptian Wood Figure of a Shrewmouse

Name: Egyptian Wood Figure of a Shrewmouse
SKU: 20251660
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

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