Auction 005 Part 1
FINE ANCIENT ART & MILITARIA - DAY 1
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Saturday, Jul 13, 13:00
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LOT 22:
EGYPTIAN NEW KINGDOM IVORY DUCK HEAD
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EGYPTIAN NEW KINGDOM IVORY DUCK HEAD
Ca. 1550 - 1069 BCA charming Egyptian ivory duck head with rounded eyes and a long curved beak. It was most likely part of cosmetic container with a storage compartment. The eyes were once inlaid. The pintail duck is one of Egypt's most common species of waterfowl and was a popular decorative motif. For similar see: The walters art museum accession number 71.519.Size: 65mm x 70mm; Weight: 35gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams, Sale 15940, 1 May 2008, Lot 59. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
