Lot Essay
The ears may have been magically charged "to hear" the prayers of its dedicator.
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AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE "SCULPTOR'S MODEL"
LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 712-30 B.C.
In raised relief, perhaps a votive offering, with an owl to the lower left and three ears to the right, 7 5/8in. (19.4cm.) long
LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 712-30 B.C.
In raised relief, perhaps a votive offering, with an owl to the lower left and three ears to the right, 7 5/8in. (19.4cm.) long