15507. Egyptian Basalt Stone Head of a Baboon

Well sculpted hard stone bust of the revered and sacred animal with rounded eye pupils and pierced nostrils. Sheered off below neck on angle.
Size: 2-5/8 inches H.; 3-1/2 inches diagonal + custom mount.
Compare similar example in George Steindorfs, Walters Art Gallery, Egyptian Sculpture, no.218. Ex Richard B., Park Avenue Collection, Acq 1970s.

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