Egyptian Wood Falcon

An ancient Egyptian wood falcon, with long tail feathers, hook-shaped beak; on an integral base.

Late Period.
Ca. 700a - 30 BC.
Length: 5 1/4 in. (13.5 cm).

The falcon was associated with several different Egyptian deities. The predatory bird was a symbol of the sun-god Amun-Re and the sky-god Horus, as well as the war-god Montu.

Formerly in the Dr. Hans Halter collection, Switzerland, before 1966.
Inv#: 9778
Guaranteed Authentic

$4,500

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