Lot 1508 , A bronze and wood model of an Ibis, L 18cm

A bronze and wood model of an Ibis, the shaped body with heavy traces of gilt, the bronze head and legs cast separately and inserted, the eyes recessed and later wax-filled, probably Egyptian, L 18cm
Estimate £200-300

Possible break to one of the feet that has been reglued, both legs loose at fixing to body, some damage at the base of the neck that joins the body.



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Sold for £480