Egyptian Brown Quartzite Figure of the Baboon God Thoth

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New Kingdom, circa 1550-1070 B.C. Carved in a typical pose, sitting on its haunches with its tail curving around the right side, its front paws resting on its knees and protruding beneath its thick furry pelt, with incised detailing, its feet either side of the phallus, the head with bulbous, striated hair on either side, chipped, snout restored; seated on a high shrine-shaped plinth with squared front and rounded back, featuring a cavetto cornice and roll detailing on the upper part. Cf. seated baboon of brown quartzite, Kozloff, A.P. & Bryan, B.M., Egypt's Dazzling Sun, Cleveland, 1992, fig 36, p.227. 1.15 kg, 15 cm (5 7/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) From a deceased American estate, 1970-1989. with Bonhams, London, 28 October 2009, no.35. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12368-226706. The baboon was an animal manifestation of the god Thoth, the patron deity of Hermopolis Magna, who was revered for his association with knowledge, writing, and healing. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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