Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet lacquer box with lion including both antique and contemporary

including both antique and contemporary decor

A lovely gift for him or her

10 3/4" long by 2 5/8" wide by 1" tall

on which there is some loss of lacquer on the backside in one corner

Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet lacquer box with lion including both antique and contemporaryI am in love with this little vintage hand crafted Egyptian Ibis, with its gold leafed wood body and bronze head and feet, which I found at a fantastic estate sale of a world traveller and avid collector in Lynn, MA, whose collection included mid century and contemporary ceramic works by major artists, terrific South American textiles, and an array of other interesting objects from around the world. The Ibis in Egyptian culture was traditionally