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An Egyptian Serpentine Theophorous Figure of Tutu — An Egyptian Serpentine Theophorous Figure of Tutu, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C.

An Egyptian Serpentine Theophorous Figure of Tutu

An Egyptian Serpentine Theophorous Figure of Tutu, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C.

An Egyptian serpentine theophorous figure of Tutu, a guardian deity, from the 26th Dynasty (664-525 B.C.). This small sculptural work demonstrates the continued reverence for Egyptian religious iconography during the Late Period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

December 7, 2021

Estimate: $7,000 – $10,000

Lot 36

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An Egyptian Serpentine Theophorous Figure of Tutu, An Egyptian Serpentine Theophorous Figure of Tutu, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C.

An Egyptian serpentine theophorous figure of Tutu, a guardian deity, from the 26th Dynasty (664-525 B.C.). This small sculptural work demonstrates the continued reverence for Egyptian religious iconography during the Late Period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

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Serpentine, Deity, 664-525 B.C., Theophorous, 26th Dynasty, Religious Sculpture, Ancient Egyptian, Tutu