Egyptian Wooden Falcon / Horus
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1070 to 712 BCE. A pretty example of a wooden falcon, a sacred animal to the Egyptians, shown seated with his tail out behind him. Remains of black pigment are on the tail, while there is pretty blue faience-colored pigment remaining on the top of the head and the underside of the body. The falcon symbolizes Horus, one of the most significant and powerful of the Egyptian deities. Size: 1" W x 2.5" H (2.5 cm x 6.4 cm); 2.95" H (7.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private A.G. collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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#128463
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1070 to 712 BCE. A pretty example of a wooden falcon, a sacred animal to the Egyptians, shown seated with his tail out behind him. Remains of black pigment are on the tail, while there is pretty blue faience-colored pigment remaining on the top of the head and the underside of the body. The falcon symbolizes Horus, one of the most significant and powerful of the Egyptian deities. Size: 1" W x 2.5" H (2.5 cm x 6.4 cm); 2.95" H (7.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private A.G. collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#128463
Condition
Wear on wood surface commensurate with age, with a nice dark patina from handling. Form is very clear, with some remaining pigment, especially on the underside.
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Egyptian Wooden Falcon / Horus
Estimate $500 - $700
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