Superb ancient Egyptian bronze miniature bronze mongoose coffin

Superb ancient Egyptian bronze miniature bronze mongoose coffin
Superb ancient Egyptian bronze miniature bronze mongoose coffin
Superb ancient Egyptian bronze miniature bronze mongoose coffin
Superb ancient Egyptian bronze miniature bronze mongoose coffin
Superb ancient Egyptian bronze miniature bronze mongoose coffin

Superb ancient Egyptian bronze miniature bronze mongoose coffin
A superb Egyptian bronze miniature sarcophagus for a mongoose, loss to one end of the box, figure of mongoose intact, nice example. Small sarcophagus were used for votive purposes- a small bone from a mongoose was placed within the sarcophagus & sealed, giving the owner protection. Dates to the late period circa 664-332 B. Ex- Arteprimitivo, New York, Ex- private New Yourk collection, acquired 1980's. Arc gallery is an Australian business specializing in the sale of antiques, art & collectibles. All our antiquities are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, detailing the items history, measurements & former ownership.

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Superb ancient Egyptian bronze miniature bronze mongoose coffin