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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Mongoose
An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Mongoose
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Late Period, 600-300 B.C. Fine open-work bronze with well-defined details, standing in an alert pose on top of a miniature sarcophagus, line of hieroglyphic inscription partially reading "Ichneumon gives life ...." Open rear end of sarcophagus covered with lucite concealing its contents. 2-5/8"L. The ichneumon (mongoose) was revered for its ability to kill snakes and crush crocodile eggs. Together with the shrew-mouse, it was regarded as the animal manifestation of the sun god Horus at Letopolis in the Delta. The ichneumon also became a sacred animal of the lion-headed goddess Wadjet as a result of religious developments of the Late Period.

Provenance: Ex-private Dutch Collection.

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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Mongoose

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