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An Egyptian Bronze and Wood Figure of an Ibis — An Egyptian Bronze and Wood Figure of an Ibis, Late Period, 716-30 B.C.

An Egyptian Bronze and Wood Figure of an Ibis

An Egyptian Bronze and Wood Figure of an Ibis, Late Period, 716-30 B.C.

A composite Egyptian figure combining bronze and wood materials, this sacred ibis sculpture represents the reverence for animal deities in Late Period Egypt. The piece exemplifies the hybrid material techniques used in Egyptian votive art.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 28, 2024

Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000

Lot 102

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An Egyptian Bronze and Wood Figure of an Ibis, An Egyptian Bronze and Wood Figure of an Ibis, Late Period, 716-30 B.C.

A composite Egyptian figure combining bronze and wood materials, this sacred ibis sculpture represents the reverence for animal deities in Late Period Egypt. The piece exemplifies the hybrid material techniques used in Egyptian votive art.

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Related themes

Religious Art, Bronze And Wood, Late Period, 716-30 B.C., Sculpture, Animal Figure, Ibis, Egyptian