An Egyptian Bronze Ibis, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Animals and two shabti-boxes

and two shabti-boxes

lighten the mood and bring peace and solace to the grieving

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

thence by descent to family

An Egyptian Bronze Ibis, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Animals and two shabti-boxesA 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