Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BABOON PENDANT

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BABOON PENDANT - Ca. 664 - 332 BCAn Egyptian mold-formed faience amulet depicting the god in shape of standing baboon with facial features marked. The baboon was an important animal in ancient Egypt because was associate to the god Thoth. The entire artifact is covered in turquoise-hued glaze.Size: (with stand) 75mm x (stand base 50mm)10mm; Weight: (with stand) 43.28gProvenance: Private Old English collection; acquired on the UK art market.