Finely carved, the base engraved with two monkeys holding a papyrus bud. Egyptians venerated the baboon as one embodiment of Thoth, god of the moon and of wisdom and adviser to Ra, god of the sun. He was also the god of writing and knowledge Size: 1.8 cm L - 11/16 inch Material: Steatite Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C. Condition: Intact Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.