An Egyptian Bronze Ibis, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Animals one of the mythic protective

one of the mythic protective functions of griffins in earlier Mesopotamian cultures was to guard treasure and the rich montane gold deposits

This shift in aesthetic tastes is thought to have been influenced by the Emperor's favorite concubine

the face with large eyes

the basket itself is intact and in very good condition overall

thence by descent to family

An Egyptian Bronze Ibis, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Animals one of the mythic protectiveA well cast bronze figure of an ibis shown seated with legs folded beneath the body and the tail feathers resting against the ground. The bird is rendered with an elegantly curved neck and elongated beak, capturing the distinctive profile of the sacred ibis. The figure is mounted upon an integral rectangular base, likely serving as a votive support or attachment element. The surface displays rich dark brown patination with areas of green encrustation