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Figurine of Thoth
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 30
380–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 5.4 x 4.8 x 2 cm (2 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number85.531
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFinely made standing figurine of Thoth in light green faience. In two pieces but complete.
ProvenanceFrom Tanis (San el-Hagar). 1884: excavated by William Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; October 28, 1885: presented to the MFA at EEF general meeting.
(Accession Date: March 1, 1885)
(Accession Date: March 1, 1885)