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Baboon holding Wdjat eye

Material Organic Remains Metal・Metalware
Geographical Location Egypt
Culture Late Period~Potolemaic Period
Size H27×W9×T17(cm)
SK No. SK219-00-000
Description This is the baboon god, a manifestation of Thoth. The figure might relate to Tuna el- Gebel, a sacred place of Thoth. It has a sun-disk and a horn (which is unusual) on its head and holding an Wdjat eye. It is a composite figure, made of wood, cloth with organic resin, and metal. A baboon holding Wdjat eye appears from the Late period, This example might also date to the Late period or later.
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