Lot Essay
Other similar baboons have been found in temple deposits at Abydos and Hierakonpolis and are thought to represent the divinity Hedjwer.
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ARCHAIC PERIOD, DYNASTY I-II, CIRCA 3100-2686 B.C.
Details
A GLAZED COMPOSITION SEATED BABOON
ARCHAIC PERIOD, DYNASTY I-II, CIRCA 3100-2686 B.C.
With prominent head and drawn up legs, the base lightly incised
1¾ in. (4.3 cm.) high
ARCHAIC PERIOD, DYNASTY I-II, CIRCA 3100-2686 B.C.
With prominent head and drawn up legs, the base lightly incised
1¾ in. (4.3 cm.) high
Provenance
Formerly in the Kofler-Truniger collection.