New Kingdom, 18th-20th Dynasty, 1540-1069 BC
Length: 1.4 cm
The tiny creature sits on its haunches with its rear legs folded behind it, head held erect with its nose raised in the air. Two small protruding hemispheres represent the eyes and decorative incised parallel lines run from head to tail. A Hathor-headed sistrum flanked by two uraeii is incised on he integral oval base and a suspension hole is drilled between the front legs through to the rear
Provenance: With Jean David Cahn; purchased from the above, 2004; with Rupert Wace Ancient Art; UK private collection, 2005 to present
New Kingdom, 18th-20th Dynasty, 1540-1069 BC
Length: 1.4 cm
The tiny creature sits on its haunches with its rear legs folded behind it, head held erect with its nose raised in the air. Two small protruding hemispheres represent the eyes and decorative incised parallel lines run from head to tail. A Hathor-headed sistrum flanked by two uraeii is incised on he integral oval base and a suspension hole is drilled between the front legs through to the rear
Provenance: With Jean David Cahn; purchased from the above, 2004; with Rupert Wace Ancient Art; UK private collection, 2005 to present
