Grand Tour Egyptian Figurine: Baboon Protecting Pharaoh

Grand Tour Egyptian Figurine: Baboon Protecting PharaohTraveling Man Treasures is selling this Ancient Egyptian style glazed faience baboon figurine, likely a representation of the god Thoth, as he protects a Pharaoh who stands between its legs. The piece was produced in Cairo sometime during the "Grand Tour" era (c. 1780 1920) and depicts the baboon in a characteristic squatting posture protecting a Pharaoh, its forepaws resting on its knees. DIMENSIONS: 3. 5" H x 1" W x 1. 25" D FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE

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Newbury utilizes a multi-layered technique of various shades of black to create a powerful and overall striking piece of art

late 19th century)

and a finely curled surface

Sculptures from this era possess a highly distinctive aesthetic influenced by pan-Asian Indian Gupta styles

Bes was the protector of children

25” W x 1” D

or as a complimentary shelf piece

possibly linked to spiritual beliefs

although this piece was done by an artist from his contemporary circle specializing in the Belle Époque style

The head fragment displays characteristic features of the style

The serving bowl uses characteristic black smoked glass paired with white and gold-leaf panels