Ancient Egyptian Bronze Head of the Sacred Ibis

An exceptionally fine ancient Egyptian bronze head of the sacred ibis, elegantly modeled with a long, gracefully curved beak, carefully defined eyes, and a slender, sweeping neck. The naturalistic proportions and refined detailing demonstrate the remarkable skill of ancient Egyptian bronze craftsmen.

The ibis was sacred to Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom, writing, knowledge, and divine judgment. Frequently represented with the head of an ibis, Thoth occupied a central position in Egyptian religion as the patron of scribes and guardian of sacred knowledge. Bronze representations of the ibis were produced as devotional objects and votive offerings, particularly during the Late Period, when the worship of sacred animals flourished.

The sculpture displays an attractive, naturally developed green patina with rich variations in tone, beautifully accentuating its elegant form and finely modeled features.

A distinguished example of ancient Egyptian religious bronze sculpture, combining artistic refinement with the profound spiritual symbolism of the sacred ibis.

REFERENCE #

SI-EG-1077

CIVILIZATION

Egyptian Late Period, circa mid-1st Millennium B.C

PRICE

$3,500

PROVENANCE

Jerusalem private collection