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A FATIMID GOLD BIRD
EGYPT, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY
Standing with its wings partly spread horizontally forming semi-circular panels framing the body, the tail of triangular section, wings and tail with granulated borders, the body with bands of triangles formed of granulation, the underside with similarly formed chevrons, both transforming at the neck into lozenges, slight damages to neck, tail extension missing
1in. (2.7cm.) long
EGYPT, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY
Standing with its wings partly spread horizontally forming semi-circular panels framing the body, the tail of triangular section, wings and tail with granulated borders, the body with bands of triangles formed of granulation, the underside with similarly formed chevrons, both transforming at the neck into lozenges, slight damages to neck, tail extension missing
1in. (2.7cm.) long