395 - Egyptian Bronze Figure of the God Thoth. The Peter Clayton Egyptian Collection (Lots 1-32 & 391-500)

Egyptian Bronze Figure of the God Thoth. The Peter Clayton Egyptian Collection (Lots 1-32 & 391-500) Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C. Modelled in the round in advancing pose with ibis head and sun-disc headdress, loop to rear, lower legs absent, display stand; restored in the Institute of Archaeology laboratory. 32.8 grams total, 80 mm including stand (3 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired from Caledonian market, January 1960, for 4 shillings. From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. Accompanied by an old handwritten information card by Peter Clayton, collection no.90. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.