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This is the rating and price for Egyptian Bronze Shrew Adornment (From Sarcophagus)



Description : Ancient Egypt, Late Period, ca. 712 to 300 BCE. A charming cast bronze shrew - bigger than the actual animal it is based upon - that was a common adornment of a sarcophagus. The adult Egyptian pygmy shrew is one of the smallest mammals on earth, weighing just 7 grams, but they are voracious eaters. In fact, the ancient Egyptian word for the animal was voracious and they were associated with the solar deity. Thousands of mummified shrews, given as offerings to try to intercede with the gods, have been found underneath Egyptian temples. Size: 3.1 W x 1 H (7.9 cm x 2.5 cm), 1.45 H (3.7 cm) on included custom stand. See a very similar example at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #136156
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Estimate (low-high) : 1500 USD-2000.0 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 5
Title : Egyptian Bronze Shrew Adornment (From Sarcophagus)
Condition report : End of tail is lost. Otherwise in nice condition, with mottled deep blue-green patina. Mounted on a modern marble stand.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Ancient | Asian | Ethnographic - Fall Variety
Sale date : 13 Sep 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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