Antique Egyptian Terracotta Skin Scraper In The Form Of Baboon
$600.00
Rare antique late 19th-century Egyptian red polished terracotta skin scraper, finely hand-sculpted in the form of a sitting baboon with a rasp-shaped base and scraper underneath.
MEASUREMENTS:
Height: 8 cm (3.15 inches)
Length: 8.7 cm (3.43 inches)
CONDITION: It is in very good condition, showing age and use, with an old patina and a minor chip on the corner of the base. No cracks, repairs, or restorations.
NOTE: With over 50 years of experience in handling antiques, I have never encountered another skin scraper of this particular design. We explored various sources, including books, museums, references, and the internet, in search of related terracotta skin scrapers. Our efforts led us to find similar scrapers only on the websites of the Science Museum Group collection and the British Museum.
PLEASE SEE THE LINKS BELOW :
https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/search?q=foot%20scraper
https://www.bmimages.com/preview.asp?image=01613532418
The buyer will receive photocopies of the pages together with a certificate of authenticity.
